Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Toyota Solara | BMW X3 | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5600 240 lb-ft@3600 |
3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6600 225 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,797 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,890 mm | 4,564 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,676 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,560 kg | 1,845 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 67 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 965 mm | 968 mm | -3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 960 mm | -35 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,290 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 899 mm | 909 mm | -10 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,966 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 391 L | 850 L | -459 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 | 2,010 L | 11.8 |
2006 Toyota Solara Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It fits two adults comfortably. see full Toyota Solara review |
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 |