Model Year | 2015 | 2017 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 310 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 115.3 in | -4.7 in |
Length | 183.8 in | 199.4 in | -15.6 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 77.5 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 69.0 in | -2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4230 lb. | 4054 lb. | 176 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.3 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.9 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 41.0 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 38.5 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 58.1 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.4 in | -57.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 39.4 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.1 in | -40.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.7 in | -29.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | -33.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.6 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.6 | 38.2 ft3 | -10.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 71.2 ft3 | -7.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 BMW X3.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mazda CX-9.