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Volvo XC90 (2011) vs. BMW X3 (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Volvo XC90 and 2006 BMW X3 specs.

2011 Volvo XC90 and 2006 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year 2011 2006  
Model Volvo XC90 BMW X3  
Engine 4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
311 hp@5850
325 lb-ft@3900
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
225 hp@5900
214 lb-ft@3500
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-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 4826 lb. 4067 lb. 759 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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volvo XC90

2011 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 BMW X3

2006 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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