BMW X3 (2012) vs. Lexus IS (2013) Specs
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2012 BMW X3 and 2013 Lexus IS Specifications
Model Year |
2012 |
2013 |
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Model |
BMW X3 |
Lexus IS |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr SUV |
4dr Sedan |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
2,809 mm |
2,731 mm |
0 mm |
Length |
4,648 mm |
4,575 mm |
0 mm |
Width |
1,882 mm |
1,801 mm |
0 mm |
Height |
1,661 mm |
1,425 mm |
0 mm |
Curb Weight |
1,865 kg |
1,567 kg |
0 kg |
Fuel Capacity |
67 L |
65 L |
2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 |
1,034 mm |
945 mm |
-944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
1,455 mm |
1,382 mm |
0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
0 mm |
1,374 mm |
-1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 |
1,013 mm |
1,115 mm |
0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 |
993 mm |
932 mm |
61 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
1,422 mm |
1,339 mm |
0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
0 mm |
1,364 mm |
-1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 |
935 mm |
777 mm |
158 mm |
Total Legroom |
1,948 mm (over 2 rows) |
1,892 mm (over 2 rows) |
0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
782 L |
368 L |
414 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
1,792 L |
13.0 |
-12 L |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW X3
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.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Lexus IS
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.
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