Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Volvo XC60 | BMW X6 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@2100 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.2 in | 115.5 in | -6.3 in |
Length | 182.2 in | 192.1 in | -9.9 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 78.1 in | -3.7 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 66.5 in | 0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4225 lb. | 5269 lb. | -1044 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 38.3 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 59.9 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 0.0 in | 54.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.0 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.2 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 57.0 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 35.9 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.8 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 10.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.4 ft3 | 51.2 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 |
2011 Volvo XC60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
They are firm enough & well shaped to be comfortable over the long trip + also comfortable when you first sit in them see full Volvo XC60 review |
2009 BMW X6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable,deep, luxurious and spacious rear seating (no middle seat) positioning your passengers in from the doors and with a usable middle platform. Awesome headroom for a coupe style car - I am 6ft and can sit tall. see full BMW X6 review |
2009 BMW X6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
angle of seat back not adjustable. Ingress & egress without roof mounted grab handles! see full BMW X6 review |