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2012 BMW X3 and 2013 Lexus IS Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
| Model | BMW X3 | Lexus IS | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 107.5 in | 3.1 in |
| Length | 183.0 in | 180.1 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 70.9 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 56.1 in | 9.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4112 lb. | 3455 lb. | 657 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 37.2 in | 3.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 54.4 in | 2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 43.9 in | -4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 36.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 52.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 30.6 in | 6.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 2.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.6 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 50.3 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW X3
| 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 | |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Lexus IS
| 2013 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | Following the Germans' lead, many car makers have been fitting firmer and firmer seats. Cadillac might have once been known for seats you could sink deep into, but those in the ATS are the opposite, with too little give and contours that are far from form-fitting. No fear, Lexus hasn't done the same with the IS. Even the more heavily bolstered seats that are part of the F Sport package lack hard points, which helps them provide a slop-free fit for a wide range of body types. (Oddly, you'll find seats similar to these in some Chrysler people haulers.) Personally, I wouldn't mind a little firmer support, but then I also prefer a firm mattress. Notably, the lumbar support in the Lexus IS is only two-way and the spread of the side bolsters is not adjustable. For four-way lumbar support and adjustable side bolsters (plus somewhat firmer support) you need to step up to the larger Lexus GS. see full Lexus IS review | |
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