Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Toyota Avalon | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 111.0 in | -0.9 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 197.2 in | -17.5 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 72.8 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 58.5 in | 7.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4023 lb. | 3495 lb. | 528 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 38.8 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 59.4 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.8 in | -55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.3 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.5 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 58.2 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.2 in | -56.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 40.9 in | -5.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -6.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.0 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 15.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 56.6 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 |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |