Volvo XC70 (2016) vs. BMW X3 (2006) Specs

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2016 Volvo XC70 and 2006 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2016	2006
Model	Volvo XC70	BMW X3
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5400 266 lb-ft@1800	3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5900 214 lb-ft@3500
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	3968 lb.	4067 lb.	-99 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	17.7 gal.	0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	38.1 in	0.6 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

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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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