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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 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 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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