Acura MDX (2012) vs. BMW X3 (2012) Specs

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2012 Acura MDX and 2012 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2012
Model	Acura MDX	BMW X3
Engine	3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.3 in	110.6 in	-2.3 in
Length	191.6 in	183.0 in	8.6 in
Width	78.5 in	74.1 in	4.4 in
Height	68.2 in	65.4 in	2.8 in
Curb Weight	4550 lb.	4222 lb.	328 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.0 gal.	17.7 gal.	3.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.2 in	40.7 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.6 in	57.3 in	4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.0 in	0.0 in	59 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	39.9 in	1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.6 in	39.1 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.5 in	56.0 in	5.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	59.1 in	0.0 in	59.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.7 in	36.8 in	1.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.5 in	0.0 in	37.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	57.1 in	0.0 in	57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	42.0 in	0.0 in	42 in
Legroom, Row 3	29.1 in	0.0 in	29.1 in
Total Legroom	109 in (over 3 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	32.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.0 ft³	27.6 ft³	-12.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	42.9 ft³	27.6	15.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	83.5 ft³	63.3 ft³	20.2 ft³

2012 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review

2012 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Thanks partly to power-adjustable side bolsters, the X3's optional sport seats are both supportive and comfortable. They're firm where you want them to be firm, yet (unlike those in the Audi and Mercedes-Benz) cushy where you want them to be cushy. The Volvo XC60's seats are also very comfortable, but can't quite match the BMW's lateral support. You sit substantially higher than in a BMW sedan, both relative to the ground and to the instrument panel. The windshield is more distant than in the original X3, making the current one seem considerably larger, but it remains more upright than in most recently designed crossovers. The forward visibility many people buy a crossover to get can be gotten here. Rear seat legroom increased by an inch with the 2011 redesign, and is now competitive. A couple of adults will fit, so there's no compelling functional reason to step up to the X5 unless you require tall people to be comfortable back there. see full BMW X3 review

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