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Volvo XC90 (2007) vs. BMW 5-Series (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 Volvo XC90 and 2008 BMW 5-Series specs.

2007 Volvo XC90 and 2008 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2007 2008  
Model Volvo XC90 BMW 5-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,860 mm 2,885 mm 0 mm
Length 4,798 mm 4,856 mm 0 mm
Width 1,897 mm 1,847 mm 0 mm
Height 1,783 mm 1,491 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,061 kg 1,660 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 80 L 70 L 10 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,008 mm 955 mm -954 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,481 mm 1,455 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,407 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,041 mm 1,054 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 975 mm 955 mm 20 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,458 mm 1,453 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,374 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 879 mm 914 mm -35 mm
Headroom, Row 3 902 mm 0 mm 902 mm
Legroom, Row 3 765 mm 0 mm 765 mm
Total Legroom 2,685 mm (over 3 rows) 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 249 L 498 L -249 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,226 L 17.6 -16.6 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,410 L 1,651 L 1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Volvo XC90

2007 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
3rd row very roomy. 2nd row very comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review
2008 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review
2008 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Wife and two car seats fit in back. see full Volvo XC90 review
2008 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review
2006 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
7 passenger capacity. see full Volvo XC90 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 5-Series

2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review
2007 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
best seats on the market today see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review
2007 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review
 
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