Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Volvo XC90 | BMW 3-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 108.7 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 188.9 in | 178.2 in | 10.7 in |
Width | 74.7 in | 71.5 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 70.2 in | 55.8 in | 14.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 3462 lb. | 868 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 37.4 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 55.4 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 41.5 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 55.1 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 34.6 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.5 in | 0.0 in | 35.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.1 in | 0.0 in | 30.1 in |
Total Legroom | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 29.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.8 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 | -16 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.3 ft3 | 24.8 | 18.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.1 ft3 | 58.0 ft3 | 27.1 ft3 |
2006 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
7 passenger capacity. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2005 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front leather seating is very comfortable. Having the heated front seats in twe winter allows for quick comfort. The multi adjustable seating for both driver and passenger allows for each to set seats to their liking then set in the memory location see full Volvo XC90 review |
2012 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series.