Audi Q7 (2009) vs. BMW X3 (2012) Specs

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2009 Audi Q7 and 2012 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2009	2012
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@1200
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	183.0 in	17.2 in
Width	78.1 in	74.1 in	4 in
Height	68.4 in	65.4 in	3 in
Curb Weight	5269 lb.	4222 lb.	1047 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	36.8 in	0.3 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)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	30.9 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

2009 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

2012 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 2012 BMW X3.

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