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BMW 5-Series (2008) vs. Volvo XC60 (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 BMW 5-Series and 2011 Volvo XC60 specs.

2008 BMW 5-Series and 2011 Volvo XC60 Specifications

Model Year 2008 2011  
Model BMW 5-Series Volvo XC60  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 113.6 in 109.2 in 4.4 in
Length 191.2 in 182.2 in 9 in
Width 72.7 in 74.4 in -1.7 in
Height 58.7 in 67.4 in -8.7 in
Curb Weight 3659 lb. 4012 lb. -353 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 18.5 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.6 in 38.0 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.3 in 56.7 in 0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 54.2 in -54.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.5 in 41.2 in 0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 38.1 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.2 in 55.2 in 2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 53.8 in -53.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.0 in 36.4 in -0.4 in
Total Legroom 77.5 in (over 2 rows) 77.6 in (over 2 rows) -0.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 17.6 ft3 30.8 ft3 -13.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 58.3 ft3 67.4 ft3 -9.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 5-Series

2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 RWD
Twenty-way adjustable seat. 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
2007 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
best seats on the market today see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2007 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volvo XC60

2011 Volvo XC60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
They are firm enough & well shaped to be comfortable over the long trip + also comfortable when you first sit in them see full Volvo XC60 review
 
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