| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
| Model | Volvo C70 | BMW 5-Series | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 113.7 in | -9.8 in |
| Length | 180.4 in | 191.1 in | -10.7 in |
| Width | 72.3 in | 72.7 in | -0.4 in |
| Height | 55.1 in | 57.8 in | -2.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3792 lb. | 3505 lb. | 287 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 37.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 57.3 in | -3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.9 in | -1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 57.2 in | -10.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 0.0 in | 41.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 36.0 in | -2.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.8 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volvo C70.
| 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 |