Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | BMW X3 | |
Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 172 kW@6500 271 Nm@2750 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 224 kW@5800 407 Nm@1300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,809 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,374 mm | 4,648 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,748 mm | 1,882 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,661 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,455 kg | 1,915 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 67 L | -14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 963 mm | 1,034 mm | 962 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 993 mm | -51 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 813 mm | 935 mm | -122 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 283 L | 782 L | -499 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 | 1,792 L | 9 |
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.