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BMW X3 (2008) vs. Honda Pilot (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 BMW X3 and 2012 Honda Pilot specs.

2008 BMW X3 and 2012 Honda Pilot Specifications

Model Year 2008 2012  
Model BMW X3 Honda Pilot  
Engine 3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
260 hp@6600
225 lb-ft@2750
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
250 hp@5700
253 lb-ft@4800
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.1 in 109.2 in 0.9 in
Length 179.7 in 191.4 in -11.7 in
Width 73.0 in 78.5 in -5.5 in
Height 66.0 in 71.0 in -5 in
Curb Weight 4067 lb. 4497 lb. -430 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.7 gal. 21.0 gal. -3.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.1 in 40.0 in -1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.8 in 61.5 in -5.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 58.6 in -58.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.2 in 41.4 in -1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 39.8 in -2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.4 in 62.2 in -6.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 56.9 in -56.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.8 in 38.5 in -2.7 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 38.2 in -38.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 58.9 in -58.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 48.4 in -48.4 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 32.1 in -32.1 in
Total Legroom 76 in (over 2 rows) 112 in (over 3 rows) -36 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 30.0 ft3 18.0 ft3 12 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 30.0 47.7 ft3 -17.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum 71.0 ft3 87.0 ft3 -16 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW X3

2008 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2008 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Pilot

2012 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
This is a very comfortable vehicle for long road trips. The seats are spacious, supportive, and the driving position is good. see full Honda Pilot review
2011 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Very comfortable rear seats and climate controls, even for tall people. see full Honda Pilot review
2011 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Roomy and very adjustable. see full Honda Pilot review
2012 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
The front seat did not go back far enough for a very tall person, headroom was good, head rest pushes your head forward which is horrible. Passenger seat has a glove box near ankles which hits your shins. I guess they used midgets to design the car. see full Honda Pilot review
2012 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
I actually thought the limited edition of the pilot had a nice leather seats and I liked the position of the video screen. The only part that bothered me was access to the third row was circus like. see full Honda Pilot review
2011 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
This seat was not made for long distance driving. The armrest on the door feels cushy, but after a couple of hours your elbow is pretty much on hard plastic. see full Honda Pilot review
 
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