Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Jeep Patriot | |
Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6600 225 lb-ft@2750 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6000 165 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,797 mm | 2,634 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,564 mm | 4,415 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,758 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,676 mm | 1,664 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,845 kg | 1,494 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 67 L | 51 L | 16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 1,041 mm | 967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,328 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,013 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,407 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,295 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 1,001 mm | 908 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 850 L | 651 L | 199 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,010 L | 1,515 L | 1 L |
2008 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 |
2008 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 |
2014 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are uncomfortable. They are both crooked, leaning to the side, so you need a pillow to isolate your back from the side bolster on one side that digs into your back. The head restraints push your neck forward and are not removable for adjustment. The driver's seat could use a height adjuster ( apparently available as an option on some models ). see full Jeep Patriot review |