Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Hyundai Tucson | |
Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5900 214 lb-ft@3500 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 103.5 in | 6.6 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 170.3 in | 9.4 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 70.7 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 66.1 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4067 lb. | 3548 lb. | 519 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 40.3 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 56.6 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.4 in | -52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 42.1 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 56.3 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.2 in | -51.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 37.2 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -3.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.0 ft3 | 22.7 ft3 | 7.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 65.5 ft3 | 5.5 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 |
2009 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are very comfortable. The seat molds around you so it gives great support. see full Hyundai Tucson review |