Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Chrysler Aspen | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200 |
5.7L V8 OHV-2v 376 hp@5600 401 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,809 mm | 3,028 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,648 mm | 5,100 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,882 mm | 1,930 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,661 mm | 1,887 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,915 kg | 2,375 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 67 L | 102 L | -35 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,494 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 998 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,453 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 950 mm | -15 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 996 mm | -996 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,496 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,219 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 876 mm | -876 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,878 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 782 L | 538 L | 244 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.6 | 1,906 L | 26.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,792 L | 2,900 L | -1 L |
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.
2009 Chrysler Aspen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Plenty of room for 6 footers see full Chrysler Aspen review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 303-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
Its equipped with two captains chairs and a console for passenegers. Plenty of room all around and easy exit and entry. see full Chrysler Aspen review |