Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Audi A3 | |
Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5900 214 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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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. | 3479 lb. | 588 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 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Audi A3.