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2009 BMW 5-Series and 2008 Volvo V50 Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | BMW 5-Series | Volvo V50 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,885 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,856 mm | 4,514 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,847 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,491 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,660 kg | 1,509 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 60 L | 10 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 955 mm | 988 mm | -33 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,364 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 968 mm | -13 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,453 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,288 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 914 mm | 874 mm | 40 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 498 L | 776 L | -278 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,651 L | 1,781 L | 0 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW 5-Series
| 2009 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2009 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volvo V50
| 2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review |
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