Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
Model | Audi Q7 | BMW X3 | |
Engine | 4.2L V8 OHC-4v 350 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,002 mm | 2,809 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,085 mm | 4,648 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,984 mm | 1,882 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,737 mm | 1,661 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,390 kg | 1,915 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 100 L | 67 L | 33 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,003 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,491 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 993 mm | -2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,476 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 935 mm | 7 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 899 mm | 0 mm | 899 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) | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 309 L | 782 L | -473 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,136 L | 27.6 | -26.6 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,512 L | 1,792 L | 1 L |
2008 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The middle seat of all the SUVs we looked at, had the most room to move furthest forward or backward to allow far rear seat passengers most accommodation. see full Audi Q7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat legroom is greater than other vehicles I evaluated in this category: Acura MDX, BMW X5, Mercedes ML; seats more plush; more cargo space. see full Audi Q7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front seats for long drives. see full Audi Q7 review |
2014 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Thanks partly to power-adjustable side bolsters, the X3's optional sport seats are both supportive and comfortable. They're firm where you want them to be firm, yet (unlike those in the Audi and Mercedes-Benz) cushy where you want them to be cushy. The Volvo XC60's seats are also very comfortable, but can't quite match the BMW's lateral support. You sit substantially higher than in a BMW sedan, both relative to the ground and to the instrument panel. The windshield is more distant than in the original X3, making the current one seem considerably larger, but it remains more upright than in most recently designed crossovers. The forward visibility many people buy a crossover to get can be gotten here. Rear seat legroom increased by an inch with the 2011 redesign, and is now competitive. A couple of adults will fit, so there's no compelling functional reason to step up to the X5 unless you require tall people to be comfortable back there. see full BMW X3 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 BMW X3.