Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Volvo S40 | BMW X5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
4.8L V8 DOHC-4v 350 hp@6300 350 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 115.5 in | -11.6 in |
Length | 176.2 in | 191.1 in | -14.9 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 76.1 in | -6.4 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 69.5 in | -12.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 5335 lb. | -1840 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.3 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 60.0 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.0 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.0 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 58.0 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 0.0 in | 50.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 36.6 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.6 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 | 5.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.6 | 21.9 ft3 | -9.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.6 ft3 | 61.8 ft3 | -49.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volvo S40.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 BMW X5.