Model Year | 2006 | 2021 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Chrysler Pacifica | |
Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5900 214 lb-ft@3500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 121.6 in | -11.5 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 204.3 in | -24.6 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 79.6 in | -6.6 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 69.9 in | -3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4067 lb. | 4883 lb. | -816 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 40.1 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 63.8 in | -8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.0 in | -59 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.1 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.6 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 63.0 in | -7.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 64.8 in | -64.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 39.0 in | -3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.7 in | -38.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.2 in | -61.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.5 in | -49.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.5 in | -36.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | -40.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.0 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -2.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 30.0 | 87.5 ft3 | -57.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 140.5 ft3 | -69.5 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 |
2021 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 287-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed automatic FWD |
The front seats in the other mini-vans ftom Kia, Honda, and Toyota felt constricting and my spouse loves the ample hip room the Pacifica front seats provide. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2021 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 287-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed automatic FWD |
The 2nd row seats are firm and provide enough legroom for persons <6ft but="" do="" not="" slide="" fwd="" backwd="" 3rd="" row="" seating="" is="" comfortable="" for="" short="" durations="" persons="">6ft but the 2nd row seat backs can be folded flat for more room if not occupied or stored in the floor to provide generous legroom if passengers ride in the 3rd row. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |