Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2021) vs. BMW X3 (2006) Specs

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2021 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2006 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2021	2006
Model	Volkswagen Golf / GTI	BMW X3
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@4700 258 lb-ft@1500	3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5900 214 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.8 in	110.1 in	-6.3 in
Length	167.6 in	179.7 in	-12.1 in
Width	70.8 in	73.0 in	-2.2 in
Height	58.2 in	66.0 in	-7.8 in
Curb Weight	3256 lb.	4067 lb.	-811 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	17.7 gal.	-4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	38.1 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	55.8 in	0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	40.2 in	1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	37.8 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	55.4 in	-1.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	35.8 in	-0.2 in
Total Legroom	76.8 in (over 2 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	0.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.4 ft³	30.0 ft³	-12.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.7 ft³	71.0 ft³	-17.3 ft³

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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

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