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Volvo S80 (2008) vs. BMW X3 (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Volvo S80 and 2008 BMW X3 specs.

2008 Volvo S80 and 2008 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year 2008 2008  
Model Volvo S80 BMW X3  
Engine 4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
311 hp@5950
325 lb-ft@3950
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
260 hp@6600
225 lb-ft@2750
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 111.6 in 110.1 in 1.5 in
Length 191.0 in 179.7 in 11.3 in
Width 73.3 in 73.0 in 0.3 in
Height 58.8 in 66.0 in -7.2 in
Curb Weight 4065 lb. 4067 lb. -2 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 17.7 gal. 0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.8 in 38.1 in -0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.4 in 55.8 in 1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.8 in 0.0 in 54.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 40.2 in 1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.3 in 37.8 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.3 in 55.4 in 0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.7 in 0.0 in 54.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.0 in 35.8 in -0.8 in
Total Legroom 76.9 in (over 2 rows) 76 in (over 2 rows) 0.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 14.9 ft3 30.0 ft3 -15.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 14.9 ft3 71.0 ft3 -56.1 ft3

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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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

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
 
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