BMW X3 (2012) vs. Lexus IS (2016) Specs

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2012 BMW X3 and 2016 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year	2012	2016
Model	BMW X3	Lexus IS
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.6 in	110.2 in	0.4 in
Length	183.0 in	183.7 in	-0.7 in
Width	74.1 in	71.3 in	2.8 in
Height	65.4 in	56.3 in	9.1 in
Curb Weight	4222 lb.	3737 lb.	485 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.7 gal.	17.4 gal.	0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	38.2 in	2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	55.9 in	1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.3 in	-54.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	39.9 in	44.8 in	-4.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	36.9 in	2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.0 in	53.4 in	2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.0 in	-54 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	32.2 in	4.6 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	77 in (over 2 rows)	-0.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.6 ft³	10.8 ft³	16.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	63.3 ft³	10.8 ft³	52.5 ft³

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.

2016 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Lexus IS.

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