Volvo XC90 (2011) vs. BMW X3 (2011) Specs

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2011 Volvo XC90 and 2011 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2011	2011
Model	Volvo XC90	BMW X3
Engine	4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.6 in	110.6 in	2 in
Length	188.9 in	183.0 in	5.9 in
Width	74.7 in	74.1 in	0.6 in
Height	70.2 in	65.4 in	4.8 in
Curb Weight	4826 lb.	4222 lb.	604 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	17.7 gal.	3.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.7 in	40.7 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	57.3 in	1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.4 in	0.0 in	55.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.0 in	39.9 in	1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.4 in	39.1 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.4 in	56.0 in	1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.1 in	0.0 in	54.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	36.8 in	-2.2 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)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	29 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	8.8 ft³	27.6 ft³	-18.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.3 ft³	27.6	15.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	85.1 ft³	63.3 ft³	21.8 ft³

2011 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	In an effort to make room for the third seat, the leg room up front has been compromised see full Volvo XC90 review

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