Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Volvo XC90 | BMW X3 | |
Engine | 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900 |
3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6600 225 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 110.1 in | 2.5 in |
Length | 188.9 in | 179.7 in | 9.2 in |
Width | 74.7 in | 73.0 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 70.2 in | 66.0 in | 4.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4612 lb. | 4067 lb. | 545 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.1 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 55.8 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 40.2 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.8 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 55.4 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 35.8 in | -1.2 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 in (over 2 rows) | 29.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.8 ft3 | 30.0 ft3 | -21.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.3 ft3 | 30.0 | 13.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.1 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | 14.1 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 |
2008 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 |
2008 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 |