Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Kia Optima | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 107.1 in | 3 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 189.0 in | -9.3 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 71.1 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 58.3 in | 7.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4023 lb. | 3157 lb. | 866 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.8 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 57.1 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 43.7 in | -3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 56.3 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 37.8 in | -2 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -5.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.0 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 15 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 56 ft3 |
2006 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 |
2006 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 |
2006 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats are underpadded and undercontoured see full BMW X3 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima.