Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Audi Q7 | |
Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5900 214 lb-ft@3500 |
supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 118.2 in | -8.1 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 200.3 in | -20.6 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 78.1 in | -5.1 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 68.4 in | -2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4067 lb. | 5412 lb. | -1345 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -8.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.5 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 58.7 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.3 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 58.1 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 37.1 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.6 in | -48.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | -31.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.0 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 19.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 30.0 | 42.0 ft3 | -12 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 72.5 ft3 | -1.5 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 2011 Audi Q7.