Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Land Rover LR4 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 375 hp@6500 375 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,809 mm | 2,885 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,648 mm | 4,829 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,882 mm | 1,915 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,661 mm | 1,882 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,915 kg | 2,567 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 67 L | 86 L | -19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 1,077 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,504 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 955 mm | -20 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,019 mm | -1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,087 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,954 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 782 L | 280 L | 502 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.6 | 1,260 L | 26.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,792 L | 2,475 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.
2013 Land Rover LR4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 375-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Perfect family car. fold down seats that, because of the raised headline, are usable by adults. large cargo area, 3rd row a/c.... see full Land Rover LR4 review |