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 | 2,797 mm | 2,578 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,564 mm | 4,285 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,676 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,845 kg | 1,660 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 67 L | 57 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 968 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 937 mm | 23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,407 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 884 mm | 25 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 850 L | 371 L | 479 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,010 L | 1,546 L | 1 L |
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 |
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 |