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 | 2,809 mm | 2,835 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,648 mm | 4,851 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,882 mm | 1,862 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,661 mm | 1,494 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,915 kg | 1,844 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 67 L | 70 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,392 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 973 mm | 20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,389 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 889 mm | 46 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 782 L | 422 L | 360 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,792 L | 14.9 | -13.9 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW X3.
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 |