Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
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 | 118.2 in | 110.6 in | 7.6 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 183.8 in | 16.4 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 74.1 in | 4 in |
Height | 68.4 in | 66.1 in | 2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 5269 lb. | 4230 lb. | 1039 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 8.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 40.7 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 57.3 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 39.9 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.1 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 56.0 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 36.5 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 0.0 in | 35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 0.0 in | 48.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 0.0 in | 29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | 31.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.9 ft3 | 27.6 ft3 | -16.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 40.1 ft3 | 27.6 | 12.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 88.7 ft3 | 63.3 ft3 | 25.4 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 BMW X3.