Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | BMW X3 | |
Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 230 hp@6500 200 lb-ft@2750 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 110.6 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 172.2 in | 183.0 in | -10.8 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 74.1 in | -5.3 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 65.4 in | -9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3208 lb. | 4222 lb. | -1014 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 40.7 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 57.3 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 39.9 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.1 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 56.0 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 36.8 in | -4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | -3.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 27.6 ft3 | -17.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 ft3 | 63.3 ft3 | -53.3 ft3 |
2012 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | You simply can't find a much better driver seat for a combination of long-distance comfort and support during aggressive cornering than the one in the BMW 135is. The seat feels firm and substantial, but with enough padding that church pew metaphors will remain far from your mind. The side bolsters are power-adjustable, so they can be snug when you want them to be snug, but not otherwise. Neither of the other cars has adjustable bolsters, and the Z's are too widely spaced for my average build. The BMW's seats also felt the most comfortable to me. see full BMW 1-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 1-Series.
2013 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 BMW X3.