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2006 BMW X3 and 2008 Ford Taurus X Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | BMW X3 | Ford Taurus X | |
| Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5900 214 lb-ft@3500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 112.9 in | -2.8 in |
| Length | 179.7 in | 200.3 in | -20.6 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 74.9 in | -1.9 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 67.4 in | -1.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4023 lb. | 4204 lb. | -181 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.4 in | -1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 58.5 in | -2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.8 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.4 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 57.9 in | -2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.4 in | -56.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 39.8 in | -4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.0 in | -46 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.6 in | -33.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -38.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.0 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 30.0 | 47.4 ft3 | -17.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | -14.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 BMW X3
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Taurus X
| 2008 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |
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