Model Year | 2014 | 2007 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 235 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 101.5 in | 9.1 in |
Length | 183.0 in | 173.5 in | 9.5 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 70.5 in | 3.6 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 56.8 in | 8.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4222 lb. | 3686 lb. | 536 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 37.5 in | 3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 54.7 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 41.7 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 35.8 in | 3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 41.5 in | 14.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 32.5 in | 4.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.6 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 21 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 52.8 ft3 |
2014 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Thanks partly to power-adjustable side bolsters, the X3's optional sport seats are both supportive and comfortable. They're firm where you want them to be firm, yet (unlike those in the Audi and Mercedes-Benz) cushy where you want them to be cushy. The Volvo XC60's seats are also very comfortable, but can't quite match the BMW's lateral support. You sit substantially higher than in a BMW sedan, both relative to the ground and to the instrument panel. The windshield is more distant than in the original X3, making the current one seem considerably larger, but it remains more upright than in most recently designed crossovers. The forward visibility many people buy a crossover to get can be gotten here. Rear seat legroom increased by an inch with the 2011 redesign, and is now competitive. A couple of adults will fit, so there's no compelling functional reason to step up to the X5 unless you require tall people to be comfortable back there. see full BMW X3 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 BMW X3.
2007 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Sedan feeling with 10-way power/heated seats blended with sports-car suspension and handling. A real glove box that is cooled by the A/C. Pockets on side doors are handy for storage. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD |
That it exists! Gets used as more of a parcel shelf than rear seat but can fit two passengers comfortably when needed. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
2007 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Seat is small and okay for short trips. Adults fit okay when the top is down, access is tight witht the top up. see full Volkswagen Eos review |