Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Subaru Tribeca | |
Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5900 214 lb-ft@3500 |
3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,797 mm | 2,748 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,564 mm | 4,864 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,877 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,676 mm | 1,687 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,845 kg | 1,878 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 67 L | 64 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 988 mm | -20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,372 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 970 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,407 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,387 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 871 mm | 38 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 919 mm | -919 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,303 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,100 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 785 mm | -785 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,731 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 850 L | 235 L | 615 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 30.0 | 1,065 L | 29 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,010 L | 2,107 L | 0 L |
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 Subaru Tribeca Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
lots of legroom with adjustable rear seat. see full Subaru Tribeca review |