BMW X5 (2009) vs. Volvo S60 (2011) Specs

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2009 BMW X5 and 2011 Volvo S60 Specifications

Model Year	2009	2011
Model	BMW X5	Volvo S60
Engine	4.8L V8 DOHC-4v 350 hp@6300 350 lb-ft@3400	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@2100
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	115.5 in	109.3 in	6.2 in
Length	191.1 in	182.2 in	8.9 in
Width	76.1 in	73.4 in	2.7 in
Height	69.5 in	58.4 in	11.1 in
Curb Weight	5335 lb.	3901 lb.	1434 lb.
Fuel Capacity	23.0 gal.	17.8 gal.	5.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	38.3 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	60.0 in	57.0 in	3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.9 in	-54.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.0 in	41.9 in	-1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	37.4 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.0 in	55.2 in	2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.5 in	-53.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.6 in	33.5 in	3.1 in
Total Legroom	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	75.4 in (over 2 rows)	1.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	7.1 ft³	12.0 ft³	-4.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	21.9 ft³	12.0	9.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	61.8 ft³	12.0 ft³	49.8 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 BMW X5.

2011 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very comfortable driving position. Visibility is outstanding in all quarters. I've taken this car on frequent road trips (>300 miles) and I've been very comfortable throughout the trip. see full Volvo S60 review

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