| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
| Model | Volvo XC70 | Volvo XC90 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 210 kW@5600 400 Nm@1500 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 232 kW@5850 441 Nm@3900 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,814 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,839 mm | 4,798 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,897 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,603 mm | 1,783 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,859 kg | 2,189 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 80 L | -10 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,008 mm | 985 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 975 mm | 5 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 879 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 902 mm | -902 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 765 mm | -765 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,685 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 943 L | 249 L | 694 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.3 | 1,226 L | 32.3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,042 L | 2,410 L | 0 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volvo XC70.
| 2009 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row very roomy. 2nd row very comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Wife and two car seats fit in back. see full Volvo XC90 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |