Volvo S80 (2006) vs. BMW X3 (2009) Specs

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2006 Volvo S80 and 2009 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2006	2009
Model	Volvo S80	BMW X3
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 208 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6600 225 lb-ft@2750
Transmission	5-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.9 in	110.1 in	-0.2 in
Length	190.9 in	179.7 in	11.2 in
Width	72.1 in	73.0 in	-0.9 in
Height	57.2 in	66.0 in	-8.8 in
Curb Weight	3691 lb.	4067 lb.	-376 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	17.7 gal.	3.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	38.1 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.0 in	55.8 in	2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.3 in	0.0 in	55.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	40.2 in	2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	37.8 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.9 in	55.4 in	1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.6 in	0.0 in	55.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.9 in	35.8 in	0.1 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	2.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.4 ft³	30.0 ft³	-15.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.4 ft³	71.0 ft³	-56.6 ft³

2006 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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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