Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Volkswagen Routan | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 121.2 in | -4.3 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 202.5 in | -9.4 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 76.9 in | -3.7 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 68.9 in | -11.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3814 lb. | 4335 lb. | -521 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.8 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 63.0 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.6 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.2 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 64.7 in | -8.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 36.3 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -31.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -13.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 | 83.0 ft3 | -64.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 ft3 | 141.0 ft3 | -122.6 ft3 |
2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2009 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan review |