Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Volvo S60 | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@1950 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 106.9 in | 10 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 180.2 in | 12.9 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 71.4 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 56.2 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4519 lb. | 3693 lb. | 826 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 38.7 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 56.2 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 49.0 in | -49 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.6 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.9 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 55.5 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 33.3 in | 2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 5-Series.
2007 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 177hp 2.0L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
one word? SUPER. one time drove 15 hours, couple of rest stops, futher nothing the mather. see full Volvo S60 review |
2007 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough rear seat legroom for a car in this class. see full Volvo S60 review |