Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Chrysler Pacifica | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 116.3 in | -5.7 in |
Length | 183.0 in | 198.5 in | -15.5 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 79.3 in | -5.2 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 66.5 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4112 lb. | 4337 lb. | -225 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.2 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 60.8 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.9 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 40.0 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 60.5 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.9 in | -3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 58.0 in | -58 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.9 in | -41.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.9 in | -29.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -34 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.6 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.6 | 43.6 ft3 | -16 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 79.5 ft3 | -16.2 ft3 |
2014 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 2014 BMW X3.
2008 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great room for my 6 foot frame see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adjustable for long drives. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Even my wife, an ample woman with recent back surgery, is very comfortable. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
my kids prefer driving in the car because of the bucket seats and comfort see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seats in this car (the two-row version) really are designed for adults; legroom is incomparable. Be aware that in the three-row version, the second row seats are moved forward to accomodate the third row, so there is less second row legroom. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2008 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seat... great option, but difficult to get to and not really big enough for adults. Seats two kids without a problem though. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |