Volvo XC70 (2013) vs. BMW 5-Series (2011) Specs

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2013 Volvo XC70 and 2011 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year	2013	2011
Model	Volvo XC70	BMW 5-Series
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 325 hp@6500 354 lb-ft@3000	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.8 in	116.9 in	-6.1 in
Length	190.5 in	193.1 in	-2.6 in
Width	75.8 in	73.2 in	2.6 in
Height	63.1 in	57.6 in	5.5 in
Curb Weight	4152 lb.	4519 lb.	-367 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	18.5 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	40.5 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.4 in	58.3 in	-0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.8 in	0.0 in	54.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	41.4 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.6 in	38.3 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	56.2 in	0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.1 in	0.0 in	55.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	36.1 in	-1.5 in
Total Legroom	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	-1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.3 ft³	18.4 ft³	14.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	72.0 ft³	18.4 ft³	53.6 ft³

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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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