Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5900 214 lb-ft@3500 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 176 hp@6000 172 lb-ft@4100 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 104.7 in | 5.4 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 183.5 in | -3.8 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 72.6 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 65.9 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4067 lb. | 3570 lb. | 497 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.8 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 57.3 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.3 in | -54.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 42.6 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.9 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 55.4 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 48.9 in | -48.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 37.2 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -3.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.0 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -8.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 73.4 ft3 | -2.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Toyota RAV4.