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2012 BMW X3 and 2008 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
| Model | BMW X3 | Mazda Mazda3 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 263 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 103.9 in | 6.7 in |
| Length | 183.0 in | 176.6 in | 6.4 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 69.1 in | 5 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 57.7 in | 7.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4222 lb. | 3041 lb. | 1181 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 54.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.9 in | -54.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 41.9 in | -2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 38.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 54.0 in | 2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.6 ft3 | 17.1 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 | 19.5 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW X3
| 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 | |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda Mazda3
| 2008 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Kids easily able to get in/out of back (4-doors) and often able to take co-workers to lunch (both of which is much more of a hassle with 2-doors). see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room even with the seat all the way back see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Very sporty seats, excellent lumber support. Seats will ensure that you stay where you are supposed to be, even in tight cornering. After a straight 12hr trip, the seat still feels comfortable. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of leg space & head room, and seat adjustments possible. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2008 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not enough comfort-room for my son (which meant that the Mazda failed the test). see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
good for a small child, but i would not want to ride back there for long see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Too cramped for an adult see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tight and uncomfortable as are most other cars in this class. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Well, when the front seats are back, there is little leg room in the back seat -- to be expected in a compact. But, the rear seats are very comfortable and can handle a wider person. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This IS a smaller car. That being said, if the front seats are all the way back, people in the back had better sit Indian-style on the seats. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Mazda 3 has very limited footroom except when the driver is of very small stature.it helps somewhat if you puchsae the model with the height adjustable seat.seat fabric on the none leather models goes bally,and becomes difficult to clean!! see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seats are really small and tight legroom. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
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