| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
| Model | Volvo XC90 | BMW Z4 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 98.3 in | 14.3 in |
| Length | 188.9 in | 166.9 in | 22 in |
| Width | 74.7 in | 70.5 in | 4.2 in |
| Height | 70.2 in | 50.8 in | 19.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4544 lb. | 3241 lb. | 1303 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 53.3 in | 5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 42.2 in | -1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 0.0 in | 38.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 0.0 in | 57.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 0.0 in | 34.6 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) | 42.2 in (over 1 rows) | 63.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.8 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | -2.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.3 ft3 | 10.9 | 32.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.1 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 74.2 ft3 |
| 2009 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 |
| 2009 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
no back seats see full BMW Z4 review |