Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Kia Rondo | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 106.3 in | 4.3 in |
Length | 183.0 in | 179.0 in | 4 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 71.7 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 67.7 in | -2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4112 lb. | 3333 lb. | 779 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.6 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 41.3 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 41.6 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 0.0 in | 56 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.2 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.1 in | -35.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.3 in | -40.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | -34.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.6 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 21.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.6 | 31.7 ft3 | -4.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 74.0 ft3 | -10.7 ft3 |
2014 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 2014 BMW X3.
2008 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tall large people can sit in the second row with more comfort as they can in the front seats of our Honda Civic or Sebring convertible. Third row is not bad for short trips for adults and children would be good for longer trips. see full Kia Rondo review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Passengers can be comfortable.Also cup holders,good seat belts. see full Kia Rondo review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We have enough room for our two kids and the dog in addition to the cargo space for luggage or groceries. see full Kia Rondo review |
2008 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It is difficult to find a comfortable driving position in the manual seat because the seat tilts forward as it lifts up. Lumbar support is poor an the steering wheel is too far away. see full Kia Rondo review |