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Volvo XC90 (2011) vs. BMW 5-Series (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Volvo XC90 and 2010 BMW 5-Series specs.

2011 Volvo XC90 and 2010 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2011 2010  
Model Volvo XC90 BMW 5-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.6 in 113.6 in -1 in
Length 188.9 in 191.2 in -2.3 in
Width 74.7 in 72.7 in 2 in
Height 70.2 in 58.7 in 11.5 in
Curb Weight 4544 lb. 3659 lb. 885 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.1 gal. 18.5 gal. 2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.7 in 37.6 in 2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.3 in 57.3 in 1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.4 in 0.0 in 55.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.0 in 41.5 in -0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.4 in 37.6 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.4 in 57.2 in 0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.1 in 0.0 in 54.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 36.0 in -1.4 in
Headroom, Row 3 35.5 in 0.0 in 35.5 in
Legroom, Row 3 30.1 in 0.0 in 30.1 in
Total Legroom 105.7 in (over 3 rows) 77.5 in (over 2 rows) 28.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 8.8 ft3 17.6 ft3 -8.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 43.3 ft3 17.6 25.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 85.1 ft3 58.3 ft3 26.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volvo XC90

2011 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 In an effort to make room for the third seat, the leg room up front has been compromised see full Volvo XC90 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 BMW 5-Series

2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review
2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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