Model Year | 2006 | 2021 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Buick Encore GX | |
Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5900 214 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 1.3L I3 DOHC-4v 155 hp@5600 174 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 102.2 in | 7.9 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 171.4 in | 8.3 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 71.4 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 64.1 in | 1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4067 lb. | 3256 lb. | 811 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.7 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.4 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.9 in | -51.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.9 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.1 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 53.6 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 47.5 in | -47.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 36.0 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.0 ft3 | 23.5 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 50.2 ft3 | 20.8 ft3 |
2006 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With the comfort seat option, you can customize seat position to you preference, including lumbar and shoulder adjustment. Decent support for someone up to 6 feet tall. Heated seats work very well. see full BMW X3 review |
2006 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats are underpadded and undercontoured see full BMW X3 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Buick Encore GX.