Volvo XC40 (2021) vs. BMW X3 (2006) Specs

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2021 Volvo XC40 and 2006 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2021	2006
Model	Volvo XC40	BMW X3
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 248 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@4800	3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5900 214 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.4 in	110.1 in	-3.7 in
Length	174.2 in	179.7 in	-5.5 in
Width	73.3 in	73.0 in	0.3 in
Height	65.3 in	66.0 in	-0.7 in
Curb Weight	3729 lb.	4023 lb.	-294 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.2 gal.	17.7 gal.	-3.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	38.1 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	55.8 in	0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.7 in	0.0 in	54.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.9 in	40.2 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	37.8 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.3 in	55.4 in	0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.6 in	0.0 in	54.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.1 in	35.8 in	0.3 in
Total Legroom	77 in (over 2 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	20.7 ft³	30.0 ft³	-9.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	47.2 ft³	71.0 ft³	-23.8 ft³

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2006 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

2006 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD	A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review
2006	4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	seats are underpadded and undercontoured see full BMW X3 review

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