Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW X5 | Audi Q7 | |
Engine | 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 315 hp@5400 324 lb-ft@3600 |
4.2L V8 OHC-4v 350 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 118.2 in | -7.2 in |
Length | 183.7 in | 200.2 in | -16.5 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 78.1 in | -4.4 in |
Height | 67.5 in | 68.4 in | -0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4927 lb. | 5269 lb. | -342 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.5 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 58.7 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 41.3 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.0 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 58.1 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 37.1 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.6 in | -48.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | -32.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.8 | 40.1 ft3 | -16.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.4 ft3 | 88.7 ft3 | -34.3 ft3 |
2006 BMW X5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
We loved the seating and overall room. This was a favortie car for road trips to the mountains or wherever. see full BMW X5 review |
2009 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The middle seat of all the SUVs we looked at, had the most room to move furthest forward or backward to allow far rear seat passengers most accommodation. see full Audi Q7 review |