Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | BMW X5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 315 hp@5400 324 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 111.0 in | -7.1 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 183.7 in | -5.7 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 73.7 in | -4 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 67.5 in | -9.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3570 lb. | 4927 lb. | -1357 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -8.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.9 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 58.0 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.3 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.5 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 57.2 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 0.0 in | 50.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 35.4 in | -1 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -11 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.2 ft3 | 54.4 ft3 | -10.2 ft3 |
2011 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |
2006 BMW X5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
We loved the seating and overall room. This was a favortie car for road trips to the mountains or wherever. see full BMW X5 review |