Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Acura RDX | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,809 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,648 mm | 4,590 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,882 mm | 1,869 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,661 mm | 1,656 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,915 kg | 1,783 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 67 L | 68 L | -1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,382 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 973 mm | 20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,346 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 955 mm | -20 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 782 L | 787 L | -5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,792 L | 1,716 L | 0 L |
2014 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 2014 BMW X3.
2012 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Too little leg room see full Acura RDX review |