Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Audi SQ7 | |
Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
turbocharged 4.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 500 hp@5500 568 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 117.9 in | -9.2 in |
Length | 178.2 in | 199.6 in | -21.4 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 77.6 in | -6.1 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 68.5 in | -12.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3815 lb. | 5291 lb. | -1476 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 39.9 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 59.5 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.7 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.8 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 58.5 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 38.8 in | -4.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.4 in | -49.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 109.7 in (over 3 rows) | -33.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 10 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.8 | 37.5 ft3 | -12.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 71.6 ft3 | -13.6 ft3 |
2012 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Audi SQ7.