Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Audi TT | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 97.2 in | 13.4 in |
Length | 183.0 in | 164.5 in | 18.5 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 72.5 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 53.5 in | 11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4222 lb. | 3219 lb. | 1003 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 16.3 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 37.7 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 53.2 in | 4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 41.1 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 32.6 in | 6.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 47.5 in | 8.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 29.2 in | 7.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 70.3 in (over 2 rows) | 6.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.6 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 14.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 24.7 ft3 | 38.6 ft3 |
2012 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Thanks partly to power-adjustable side bolsters, the X3's optional sport seats are both supportive and comfortable. They're firm where you want them to be firm, yet (unlike those in the Audi and Mercedes-Benz) cushy where you want them to be cushy. The Volvo XC60's seats are also very comfortable, but can't quite match the BMW's lateral support. You sit substantially higher than in a BMW sedan, both relative to the ground and to the instrument panel. The windshield is more distant than in the original X3, making the current one seem considerably larger, but it remains more upright than in most recently designed crossovers. The forward visibility many people buy a crossover to get can be gotten here. Rear seat legroom increased by an inch with the 2011 redesign, and is now competitive. A couple of adults will fit, so there's no compelling functional reason to step up to the X5 unless you require tall people to be comfortable back there. see full BMW X3 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW X3.
2015 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | The new Audi TT's seats rank among the best for support and comfort, something of a surprise since they are in a sports car, not a luxury sedan, and don't have many adjustments. The more powerful, more expensive TTS has front seats with adjustable side bolsters, but these aren't offered in the regular TT. The sport package for the BMW 2 Series includes seats with adjustable bolsters, yet they can't be made to fit my form as well as the Audi's do. Nor can those in larger, more expensive Audis. Puzzling. see full Audi TT review |
2015 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Many people will probably leave the rear seat folded, as head room and legroom are both scant. People much over five feet in height simply won't fit. Even a BMW 2 Series has a considerably roomier rear seat. see full Audi TT review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Audi TT.