Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Lexus GX | |
Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5900 214 lb-ft@3500 |
4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 301 hp@5500 329 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 109.8 in | 0.3 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 189.2 in | -9.5 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 74.2 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 74.2 in | -8.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4067 lb. | 5128 lb. | -1061 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 38.0 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.4 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.5 in | -56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.7 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.4 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 57.3 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 34.1 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.2 in | -35.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.1 in | -43.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.3 in | -29.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 105.1 in (over 3 rows) | -29.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.0 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 | 25.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 30.0 | 34.4 ft3 | -4.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 64.7 ft3 | 6.3 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 2016 Lexus GX.