Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Mazda CX-7 | |
Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6600 225 lb-ft@2750 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
|
Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 108.3 in | 1.8 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 184.0 in | -4.3 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 73.7 in | -0.7 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 64.8 in | 1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4067 lb. | 3929 lb. | 138 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 18.2 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.7 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 58.0 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.7 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.3 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 55.8 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 36.4 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.0 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | 0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 58.6 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
2008 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With the comfort seat option, you can customize seat position to you preference, including lumbar and shoulder adjustment. Decent support for someone up to 6 feet tall. Heated seats work very well. see full BMW X3 review |
2008 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review |
2009 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats in rear are tight, they do not slide or recline where as Honda CRV rear seats are much more flexible for kids and families. My crv is 2007 and the rear seats recline and the entire bench can slide front and back to create instant leg room see full Mazda CX-7 review |