| Model Year | 2010 | 2024 | |
| Model | Volvo V70 | BMW X5 | |
| Engine | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 617 hp@6000 553 lb-ft@1800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 117.1 in | -6.3 in |
| Length | 189.9 in | 194.2 in | -4.3 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 78.9 in | -5.6 in |
| Height | 60.9 in | 69.1 in | -8.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 5498 lb. | -1971 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.9 gal. | -3.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.7 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 60.0 in | -2.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 39.8 in | 2.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.4 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 58.1 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 37.4 in | -2.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.3 ft3 | 33.9 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.1 ft3 | 72.3 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
| 2010 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
They are the comfortable front seats I have ever experienced. I can sit in them for several hours without discomfort, which is not usually the case in other cars. see full Volvo V70 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2024 BMW X5.