| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
| Model | Volvo XC70 | BMW 3-Series | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.8 in | 108.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Length | 186.3 in | 178.2 in | 8.1 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 71.5 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 61.5 in | 55.8 in | 5.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3669 lb. | 3462 lb. | 207 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 38.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 55.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 55.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.2 in | 34.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 1.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 37.4 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.4 ft3 | 58.0 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Volvo XC70.
| 2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review | |
| 2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |