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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
232 kW@5850
441 Nm@3900
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
168 kW@5900
290 Nm@3500
 
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

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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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