Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Volvo S80 | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@2100 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,969 mm | 2,835 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,905 mm | 4,851 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,859 mm | 1,862 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,463 mm | 1,494 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,050 kg | 1,833 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 70 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,392 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 973 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,389 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 889 mm | 28 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 521 L | 422 L | 99 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Volvo S80.