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2012 BMW X3 and 2008 Volvo S80 Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
| Model | BMW X3 | Volvo S80 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5950 325 lb-ft@3950 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 111.6 in | -1 in |
| Length | 183.0 in | 191.0 in | -8 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 73.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 58.8 in | 6.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4222 lb. | 4065 lb. | 157 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 37.8 in | 2.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.4 in | -0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 41.9 in | -2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 38.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 56.3 in | -0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.6 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | 48.4 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW X3
| 2012 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | Thanks partly to power-adjustable side bolsters, the X3's optional sport seats are both supportive and comfortable. They're firm where you want them to be firm, yet (unlike those in the Audi and Mercedes-Benz) cushy where you want them to be cushy. The Volvo XC60's seats are also very comfortable, but can't quite match the BMW's lateral support. You sit substantially higher than in a BMW sedan, both relative to the ground and to the instrument panel. The windshield is more distant than in the original X3, making the current one seem considerably larger, but it remains more upright than in most recently designed crossovers. The forward visibility many people buy a crossover to get can be gotten here. Rear seat legroom increased by an inch with the 2011 redesign, and is now competitive. A couple of adults will fit, so there's no compelling functional reason to step up to the X5 unless you require tall people to be comfortable back there. see full BMW X3 review | |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volvo S80
| 2008 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good support for my back. see full Volvo S80 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Had heard that the seats of the car were amongst the most comfortable and they really are. Not to mention the adaptability to body contour, especially as I am on the bit healthier side. The control panel layout and other gadgets are aesthetically laid out see full Volvo S80 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent lumbar support and almost infinate power adjustments help my probelms with episodic low back pain. see full Volvo S80 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are like sitting in a lazy boy. So comfortable on long trips and just a dream to drive. see full Volvo S80 review |
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