BMW X3 (2010) vs. Volvo V50 (2008) Specs

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2010 BMW X3 and 2008 Volvo V50 Specifications

Model Year	2010	2008
Model	BMW X3	Volvo V50
Engine	3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6600 225 lb-ft@2750	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.1 in	103.9 in	6.2 in
Length	179.7 in	177.7 in	2 in
Width	73.0 in	69.7 in	3.3 in
Height	66.0 in	57.2 in	8.8 in
Curb Weight	4067 lb.	3548 lb.	519 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.7 gal.	15.9 gal.	1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.1 in	38.9 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.8 in	55.2 in	0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.7 in	-53.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.2 in	41.6 in	-1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	38.1 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.4 in	54.1 in	1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	50.7 in	-50.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	34.4 in	1.4 in
Total Legroom	76 in (over 2 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	0 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	30.0 ft³	27.4 ft³	2.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	71.0 ft³	62.9 ft³	8.1 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 BMW X3.

2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review
2007	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD	It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review

2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review
2007	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD	Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review

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