Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Volvo XC90 | BMW X3 | |
Engine | 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 232 kW@5850 441 Nm@3900 |
3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 168 kW@5900 290 Nm@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,860 mm | 2,797 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,798 mm | 4,564 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,897 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,783 mm | 1,676 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,189 kg | 1,845 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 67 L | 13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 968 mm | -967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,041 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 960 mm | 15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,458 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 909 mm | -30 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 902 mm | 0 mm | 902 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 765 mm | 0 mm | 765 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,685 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 249 L | 850 L | -601 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,226 L | 30.0 | -29 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,410 L | 2,010 L | 0 L |
2008 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 |
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 |