Audi Q7 (2012) vs. BMW X3 (2008) Specs

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2012 Audi Q7 and 2008 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2008
Model	Audi Q7	BMW X3
Engine	supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900	3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6600 225 lb-ft@2750
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	118.2 in	110.1 in	8.1 in
Length	200.3 in	179.7 in	20.6 in
Width	78.1 in	73.0 in	5.1 in
Height	68.4 in	66.0 in	2.4 in
Curb Weight	5412 lb.	4067 lb.	1345 lb.
Fuel Capacity	26.4 gal.	17.7 gal.	8.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.5 in	38.1 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.7 in	55.8 in	2.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	40.2 in	1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	37.8 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.1 in	55.4 in	2.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.1 in	35.8 in	1.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	35.6 in	0.0 in	35.6 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 in (over 2 rows)	31.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	10.9 ft³	30.0 ft³	-19.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	42.0 ft³	30.0	12 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	72.5 ft³	71.0 ft³	1.5 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Audi Q7.

2008 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD	With the comfort seat option, you can customize seat position to you preference, including lumbar and shoulder adjustment. Decent support for someone up to 6 feet tall. Heated seats work very well. see full BMW X3 review

2008 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD	A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review

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