Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Audi Q5 | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3750 428 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 Diesel DOHC-4v 265 hp@4200 425 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 108.7 in | 1.8 in |
Length | 182.6 in | 178.2 in | 4.4 in |
Width | 74.0 in | 71.5 in | 2.5 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 55.8 in | 9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4475 lb. | 3947 lb. | 528 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.5 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 55.4 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 41.5 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.0 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 55.1 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 34.6 in | 2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 2.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.1 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 | 4.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.3 ft3 | 58.0 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Audi Q5.
2009 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Power seats are very comfortable, even for long hauls. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats fit me exceptionally well. Plush enough for the wife to enjoy a long drive. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I found the sport package seats comfortable see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD |
Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 0 | Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A bit small for me, both in the seat and in the cabin in general. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
2 small for adults over 6 ft see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It has a back seat, but unless it is a short trip it is very tight for adults. see full BMW 3-Series review |