Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5900 214 lb-ft@3500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,797 mm | 2,893 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,564 mm | 4,796 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,941 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,676 mm | 1,732 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,845 kg | 2,130 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 67 L | 85 L | -18 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 1,006 mm | 967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 988 mm | -28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,407 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 886 mm | 23 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 850 L | 909 L | -59 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,010 L | 2,008 L | 0 L |
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 Volkswagen Touareg.