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BMW X3 (2012) vs. Mazda CX-5 (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 BMW X3 and 2016 Mazda CX-5 specs.

2012 BMW X3 and 2016 Mazda CX-5 Specifications

Model Year 2012 2016  
Model BMW X3 Mazda CX-5  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.6 in 106.3 in 4.3 in
Length 183.0 in 179.3 in 3.7 in
Width 74.1 in 72.4 in 1.7 in
Height 65.4 in 65.7 in -0.3 in
Curb Weight 4112 lb. 3212 lb. 900 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.7 gal. 14.8 gal. 2.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.7 in 40.1 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.3 in 57.5 in -0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 55.2 in -55.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 39.9 in 41.0 in -1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.1 in 39.0 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.0 in 55.5 in 0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 53.7 in -53.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.8 in 39.3 in -2.5 in
Total Legroom 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 80.3 in (over 2 rows) -3.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 27.6 ft3 34.1 ft3 -6.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 63.3 ft3 64.8 ft3 -1.5 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW X3

2012 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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 2016 Mazda CX-5

2016 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
There's enough room for four adults inside the Mazda CX-5. But the Honda CR-V and some others are considerably roomier. Want an occasional third-row seat? While Nissan and Volkswagen offer one in their compact crossovers, Mazda does not. see full Mazda CX-5 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mazda CX-5

2016 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2015 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Soon after I bought the Mazda, I did an 8 hour trip in it. I found the seat comfort to be most satisfactory. I had no trouble finding a comfortable driving position using the power seat, and, the lumbar support. see full Mazda CX-5 review
 
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