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2006 BMW X3 and 2008 Audi A3 Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | BMW X3 | Audi A3 | |
| Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5900 214 lb-ft@3500 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 101.5 in | 8.6 in |
| Length | 179.7 in | 168.7 in | 11 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 69.5 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 56.0 in | 10 in |
| Curb Weight | 4067 lb. | 3660 lb. | 407 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 15.0 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 38.1 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 54.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.2 in | -1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 52.8 in | 2.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 34.8 in | 1 in |
| Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.0 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 BMW X3
| 2006 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 |
| 2006 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 |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats are underpadded and undercontoured see full BMW X3 review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Audi A3
| 2008 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
A lot less leg room when compared to the GTI, but the rear hatch space is bigger. see full Audi A3 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Really just a 4 place vehicle...3 across in the rear is not comfortably possible. see full Audi A3 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Slightly too close to each other in arm room. see full Audi A3 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is too small for most adults. I hadn't thought about it much when I bought the car, but it became apparent. I'd take friends to lunch and they are uncomfortable.Even ifa personplans on sitting small children in the back, they grow and the useful life of the car is affected. I wish the Europeans would figure that out. see full Audi A3 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Due to the position of the doors it is hard to get in and out of the car. see full Audi A3 review |
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