| Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
| Model | Volvo XC70 | BMW X3 | |
| Engine | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5900 214 lb-ft@3500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 110.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Length | 190.5 in | 179.7 in | 10.8 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 73.0 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 63.1 in | 66.0 in | -2.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4092 lb. | 4067 lb. | 25 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.1 in | 0.7 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 | 38.6 in | 37.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 55.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 35.8 in | -1.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.3 ft3 | 30.0 ft3 | 3.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.1 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | 1.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volvo XC70.
| 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 |