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2008 Volvo V50 and 2011 BMW 5-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
| Model | Volvo V50 | BMW 5-Series | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 116.9 in | -13 in |
| Length | 177.7 in | 193.1 in | -15.4 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 73.2 in | -3.5 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 57.6 in | -0.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3326 lb. | 3814 lb. | -488 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.5 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 58.3 in | -3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.3 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 56.2 in | -2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 0.0 in | 50.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 36.1 in | -1.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | 9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | 44.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volvo V50
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 5-Series
| 2011 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 |
| 2011 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 |
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