Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Lexus RX | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 224 kW@5800 407 Nm@1300 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 340 Nm@4700 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,809 mm | 2,715 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,648 mm | 4,729 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,882 mm | 1,844 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,661 mm | 1,679 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,915 kg | 1,855 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 67 L | 73 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,412 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 980 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,400 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 925 mm | 10 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 782 L | 1,085 L | 781 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,792 L | 2,398 L | -1 L |
2014 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 2014 BMW X3.
2009 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
rear seating and space is grand. front cockpit is a bit short and chopped but acceptable. Front seats are not as comfortable as in our 2001 RX 300. The front seats are minimally acceptable. see full Lexus RX review |