| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
| Model | Volvo V70 | BMW X5 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 115.5 in | -4.7 in |
| Length | 189.9 in | 191.2 in | -1.3 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 76.1 in | -2.8 in |
| Height | 60.9 in | 69.9 in | -9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 4960 lb. | -1433 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.3 in | -0.5 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 | 40.0 in | 1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.0 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 58.0 in | -1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.6 in | -2 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.3 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 | 26.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.3 | 21.9 ft3 | 11.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.1 ft3 | 61.8 ft3 | 10.3 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 2012 BMW X5.