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2011 BMW 3-Series and 2012 Volvo XC90 Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Volvo XC90 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 112.6 in | -3.9 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 188.9 in | -10.7 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 74.7 in | -3.2 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 70.2 in | -14.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3462 lb. | 4544 lb. | -1082 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.7 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 58.3 in | -2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.4 in | -55.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.4 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 57.4 in | -2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 34.6 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.5 in | -35.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.1 in | -30.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | -29.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | 16 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.8 | 43.3 ft3 | -18.5 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 85.1 ft3 | -27.1 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volvo XC90
| 2012 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
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