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Volvo XC60 (2012) vs. BMW X3 (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Volvo XC60 and 2006 BMW X3 specs.

2012 Volvo XC60 and 2006 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year 2012 2006  
Model Volvo XC60 BMW X3  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,774 mm 2,797 mm 0 mm
Length 4,628 mm 4,564 mm 0 mm
Width 1,890 mm 1,854 mm 0 mm
Height 1,712 mm 1,676 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,820 kg 1,825 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 67 L 3 L
Headroom, Row 1 965 mm 968 mm -3 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,440 mm 1,417 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,377 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,046 mm 1,021 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 968 mm 960 mm 8 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,402 mm 1,407 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,367 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 925 mm 909 mm 16 mm
Total Legroom 1,971 mm (over 2 rows) 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 872 L 850 L 22 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,909 L 2,010 L -1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volvo XC60

2012 Volvo XC60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
They are firm enough & well shaped to be comfortable over the long trip + also comfortable when you first sit in them see full Volvo XC60 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 BMW X3

2006 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
2006 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
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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