Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Volvo XC90 | Mercedes-Benz G-Class | |
Engine | 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900 |
5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 382 hp@6000 391 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 112.2 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 188.9 in | 184.5 in | 4.4 in |
Width | 74.7 in | 71.8 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 70.2 in | 76.0 in | -5.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4826 lb. | 5510 lb. | -684 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 25.4 gal. | -4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 42.2 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 53.7 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 51.5 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 52.5 in | -11.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 40.0 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 56.3 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 53.9 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 41.9 in | -7.3 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) | 94.4 in (over 2 rows) | 11.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.8 ft3 | 45.2 ft3 | -36.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.3 ft3 | 45.2 | -1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.1 ft3 | 79.5 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2006 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
7 passenger capacity. see full Volvo XC90 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz G-Class.