Model Year | 2017 | 2020 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Kia Optima | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 110.4 in | 0.2 in |
Length | 183.8 in | 191.1 in | -7.3 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 73.2 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 57.7 in | 8.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4230 lb. | 3558 lb. | 672 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.8 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 58.1 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 45.5 in | -5.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.8 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 56.4 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 35.6 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.6 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 11.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 47.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 BMW X3.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Kia Optima.