Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Lexus GX | |
Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6600 225 lb-ft@2750 |
4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 263 hp@5400 323 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed 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 | 188.2 in | -8.5 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 74.0 in | -1 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 74.6 in | -8.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4067 lb. | 4871 lb. | -804 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 40.2 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 57.5 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.8 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.0 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 57.4 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 36.8 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.5 in | -36.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.4 in | -56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 24.9 in | -24.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 103.5 in (over 3 rows) | -27.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.0 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 16.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 30.0 | 49.7 ft3 | -19.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 77.5 ft3 | -6.5 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2008 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 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
It is great for young children, but not very comfortable for adults. It would LEGALLY allow you to drive many people around, but certainly not comfortably in the third row. Third row does NOT allow room even for kids in car seats to have any leg room. see full Lexus GX review |