Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Honda Pilot | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,809 mm | 2,774 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,648 mm | 4,849 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,882 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,661 mm | 1,803 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,865 kg | 1,959 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 67 L | 79 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,488 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 1,011 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,580 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,445 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 978 mm | -43 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 970 mm | -970 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,496 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,229 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 815 mm | -815 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,845 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 782 L | 510 L | 272 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.6 | 1,351 L | 26.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,792 L | 2,464 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.
2011 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2010 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ability to make adjustments to fit all drivers in the family, supportive and comfortable over long drives see full Honda Pilot review |
2011 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |