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BMW X3 (2008) vs. Volvo XC90 (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 BMW X3 and 2012 Volvo XC90 specs.

2008 BMW X3 and 2012 Volvo XC90 Specifications

Model Year 2008 2012  
Model BMW X3 Volvo XC90  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,797 mm 2,860 mm 0 mm
Length 4,564 mm 4,798 mm 0 mm
Width 1,854 mm 1,897 mm 0 mm
Height 1,676 mm 1,783 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,820 kg 2,061 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 67 L 80 L -13 L
Headroom, Row 1 968 mm 1,008 mm 967 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,417 mm 1,481 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,407 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,021 mm 1,041 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 960 mm 975 mm -15 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,407 mm 1,458 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,374 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 909 mm 879 mm 30 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 902 mm -902 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 765 mm -765 mm
Total Legroom 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) 2,685 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 850 L 249 L 601 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 30.0 1,226 L 29
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,010 L 2,410 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW X3

2008 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD
With the comfort seat option, you can customize seat position to you preference, including lumbar and shoulder adjustment. Decent support for someone up to 6 feet tall. Heated seats work very well. see full BMW X3 review
2008 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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