Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Buick LaCrosse | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 300 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 110.5 in | 0.1 in |
Length | 183.0 in | 198.1 in | -15.1 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 73.0 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 57.4 in | 8 in |
Curb Weight | 4222 lb. | 3770 lb. | 452 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 17.5 gal. | 0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.4 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.2 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.3 in | -55.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 42.3 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.2 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 57.0 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.6 in | -0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.6 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 47.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 BMW X3.
2008 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. No place to store anything. see full Buick LaCrosse review |