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Volkswagen Beetle (2016) vs. BMW X3 (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle and 2006 BMW X3 specs.

2016 Volkswagen Beetle and 2006 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year 2016 2006  
Model Volkswagen Beetle BMW X3  
Engine turbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@4800
184 lb-ft@1500
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
225 hp@5900
214 lb-ft@3500
 
Transmission 5-speed manual 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 2dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 100.0 in 110.1 in -10.1 in
Length 168.4 in 179.7 in -11.3 in
Width 71.2 in 73.0 in -1.8 in
Height 58.5 in 66.0 in -7.5 in
Curb Weight 2948 lb. 4067 lb. -1119 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 17.7 gal. -3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 38.1 in 1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.3 in 55.8 in -0.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 40.2 in 1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 37.8 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 49.0 in 55.4 in -6.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 31.4 in 35.8 in -4.4 in
Total Legroom 72.7 in (over 2 rows) 76 in (over 2 rows) -3.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.4 ft3 30.0 ft3 -14.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 29.9 ft3 71.0 ft3 -41.1 ft3

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2006 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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