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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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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,969 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,514 mm | 4,905 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,859 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,453 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,509 kg | 1,730 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 70 L | -10 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 1,029 mm | 987 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 973 mm | -5 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 874 mm | 917 mm | -43 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 776 L | 521 L | 255 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,781 L | 18.4 | -17.4 L |
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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