Volvo V70 (2009) vs. BMW X3 (2012) Specs

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2009 Volvo V70 and 2012 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2009	2012
Model	Volvo V70	BMW X3
Engine	3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.8 in	110.6 in	0.2 in
Length	189.9 in	183.0 in	6.9 in
Width	73.3 in	74.1 in	-0.8 in
Height	60.9 in	65.4 in	-4.5 in
Curb Weight	3527 lb.	4222 lb.	-695 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	17.7 gal.	0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.8 in	40.7 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.4 in	57.3 in	0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.8 in	0.0 in	54.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	39.9 in	2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.6 in	39.1 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	56.0 in	0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.1 in	0.0 in	55.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	36.8 in	-2.2 in
Total Legroom	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	-0.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.3 ft³	27.6 ft³	5.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	72.1 ft³	63.3 ft³	8.8 ft³

2009 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 review
2008	4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Have driven 12 hours/trip and seating comfortable, a stress free and comfortable drive/ see full Volvo V70 review
2008	4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	as above see full Volvo V70 review
2008	4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	great comfort if you have passengers, passengers very complimentary/ see full Volvo V70 review
2008	4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	We spent five days of driving in the car in August and the seats remained comfortable for all 4,000 miles. see full Volvo V70 review

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

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