| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
| Model | Volvo XC90 | Honda Element | |
| Engine | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@5800 160 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 101.4 in | 11.2 in |
| Length | 188.9 in | 169.3 in | 19.6 in |
| Width | 74.7 in | 71.5 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 70.2 in | 70.4 in | -0.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4744 lb. | 3565 lb. | 1179 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 5.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 43.3 in | -3.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 57.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 41.0 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 52.2 in | 5.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 47.6 in | 6.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 39.1 in | -4.5 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) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 25.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.8 ft3 | 26.0 ft3 | -17.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.3 ft3 | 26.0 | 17.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.1 ft3 | 77.1 ft3 | 8 ft3 |
| 2012 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Honda Element.