Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 98.7 in | 11.4 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 161.1 in | 18.6 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 67.9 in | 5.1 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 59.0 in | 7 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 2884 lb. | 1128 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 38.2 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 52.8 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.4 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.7 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 49.3 in | 6.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 33.5 in | 2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.0 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 18 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2007 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 |
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Adults can sit in the back see full Volkswagen New Beetle review |