Model Year | 2015 | 2010 | |
Model | BMW X3 | GMC Acadia | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5000 260 lb-ft@1250 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 118.9 in | -8.3 in |
Length | 183.8 in | 200.7 in | -16.9 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 78.2 in | -4.1 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 69.9 in | -3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4150 lb. | 4936 lb. | -786 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.4 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 61.9 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.8 in | -57.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 41.3 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.3 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 61.1 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.9 in | -57.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 36.9 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.4 in | -38.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.8 in | -57.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | -35 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.6 ft3 | 24.1 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.6 | 68.9 ft3 | -41.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 116.9 ft3 | -53.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 BMW X3.
2010 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
we travel with adults not children and find the 2nd row very comfortable. see full GMC Acadia review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Better 2nd & 3rd row comfort than the Honda Minivan (this is to be a daily driver for a family with 4 kids under 10) see full GMC Acadia review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of head room for tall folks. Comfortable seats. Lots of knee room. see full GMC Acadia review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Power seats have versatile adjustments. Thigh support is better than some compact SUVs that I compared. Tilt and telescoping steering wheel is flexible for driving position. see full GMC Acadia review |