Model Year | 2009 | 2020 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Volkswagen Atlas | |
Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6600 225 lb-ft@2750 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6200 266 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 117.3 in | -7.2 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 198.3 in | -18.6 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 78.3 in | -5.3 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 69.7 in | -3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4067 lb. | 4502 lb. | -435 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 41.3 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 61.5 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.2 in | -58.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.5 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.4 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 60.8 in | -5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.0 in | -58 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 37.6 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.9 in | -54.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.1 in | -45.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.7 in | -33.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 112.8 in (over 3 rows) | -36.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.0 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | 9.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 30.0 | 55.5 ft3 | -25.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 96.8 ft3 | -25.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 BMW X3.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas.