Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Hyundai Azera | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 109.4 in | 0.7 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 192.7 in | -13 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 72.8 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 58.7 in | 7.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 3629 lb. | 383 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 40.2 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 57.9 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 43.7 in | -3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.2 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 57.1 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 38.2 in | -2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 81.9 in (over 2 rows) | -5.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.0 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 54.4 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2008 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 |
2007 Hyundai Azera Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This car is spacious and very easy to get into and out of. It allows one to sit up high and still have plentiful headroom. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The pitch between front and rear seats is huge. The rear door opens wider than almost any other current model, and my 97 year old mother in law can get in and out easily. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Easy step-in combined with excellent headroom means my 96 year old mother in law can get in and out without effort! She can cross her legs when seated. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Large car feel. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Large car feel. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
For us, there is more room in the front seat area than was available in the Buick Limited we were driving see full Hyundai Azera review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather heated seats are great see full Hyundai Azera review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
lots of room place for drink cups in the middle of the seats. Vent for heat and air Seats pull down for extra cargo space see full Hyundai Azera review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Enough leg room for adults. Rear sunshade really makes a difference. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room for tall persons in the back. Seating arrangement is comfortable. see full Hyundai Azera review |