Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Audi Q7 | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3750 406 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 | 3,002 mm | 2,761 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,088 mm | 4,526 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,984 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,737 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,525 kg | 1,790 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 100 L | 60 L | 40 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,003 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,491 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 965 mm | 26 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,476 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 879 mm | 63 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 904 mm | 0 mm | 904 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,234 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 742 mm | 0 mm | 742 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,733 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 309 L | 702 L | -393 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,189 L | 24.8 | -23.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,053 L | 1,642 L | 1 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Audi Q7.
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 |