Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 120.7 in | -16.8 in |
Length | 177.7 in | 196.8 in | -19.1 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 74.8 in | -5.1 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 61.4 in | -4.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3548 lb. | 5060 lb. | -1512 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 41.4 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 59.3 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.6 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.0 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 57.7 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 0.0 in | 50.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 41.8 in | -7.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 82.4 in (over 2 rows) | -6.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 11.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 60.0 ft3 | 2.9 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo.