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BMW X3 (2006) vs. Audi A3 / S3 (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 BMW X3 and 2016 Audi A3 / S3 specs.

2006 BMW X3 and 2016 Audi A3 / S3 Specifications

Model Year 2006 2016  
Model BMW X3 Audi A3 / S3  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.1 in 103.5 in 6.6 in
Length 179.7 in 169.8 in 9.9 in
Width 73.0 in 70.3 in 2.7 in
Height 66.0 in 56.1 in 9.9 in
Curb Weight 4023 lb. 3616 lb. 407 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.7 gal. 10.6 gal. 7.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.1 in 36.9 in 1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.8 in 54.8 in 1 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.2 in 41.2 in -1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 37.5 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.4 in 52.9 in 2.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.8 in 35.4 in 0.4 in
Total Legroom 76 in (over 2 rows) 76.6 in (over 2 rows) -0.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 30.0 ft3 9.9 ft3 20.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 71.0 ft3 39.5 ft3 31.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 BMW X3

2006 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Audi A3 / S3

2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
Same goes for rear seat room. The Audi S3's rear seat can be a tight fit for adults, especially if those in the front seats are tall. But at least most adults will fit. My adult-sized children rode in the back seat from Detroit to Nashville and back without complaining about the amount of space. (It helped that none of us are tall; I'm 5-9.) The back seat in the CLA provides far less room for heads and legs. Mercedes markets it as a coupe for a reason. see full Audi A3 / S3 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Audi A3 / S3

2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual AWD
very tight see full Audi A3 / S3 review
 
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