Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Buick Enclave | |
Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6600 221 lb-ft@2750 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
|
Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 118.9 in | -8.3 in |
Length | 183.0 in | 201.8 in | -18.8 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 79.0 in | -4.9 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 72.2 in | -6.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4112 lb. | 4980 lb. | -868 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.4 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 62.0 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.4 in | -57.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 41.3 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.0 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 61.4 in | -5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.0 in | -57 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.9 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.4 in | -57.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | -34.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.6 ft3 | 18.9 ft3 | 8.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.6 | 67.5 ft3 | -39.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 116.2 ft3 | -52.9 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW X3.
2012 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats for long trips. Lots of adjustment see full Buick Enclave review |
2012 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 0 | The headrests on the two front seats are a NIGHTMARE! I had to recline my driver's seat slightly because the headrest pushes my head and neck so far forward, it was causing me to have pain and spasms in my neck and shoulders! I don't know who signed of on this design, but they were clearly asleep that day! I've heard this issue has been addressed in newer models and (I think) there is a newer option for which you can swap out these awful headrests. I may look into that... see full Buick Enclave review |