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2012 BMW X3 and 2007 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
| Model | BMW X3 | Mazda Mazda6 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 105.3 in | 5.3 in |
| Length | 183.0 in | 187.8 in | -4.8 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 70.1 in | 4 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 57.3 in | 8.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4222 lb. | 3706 lb. | 516 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.7 in | 2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 56.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 42.3 in | -2.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 38.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 54.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.6 ft3 | 33.7 ft3 | -6.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 60.5 ft3 | 2.8 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW X3
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Mazda Mazda6
| 2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
It took a while for me to adjust the seat properly, but after I did, I have to say the seating position and comfort rivaled many European sedans I have driven. I was not used to this level of comfort from an Asian-designed automobile. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
For short trips the Speed6 is fine. Longer than 2 hours in the car kills my back. Maybe the seats are cheaper in the Sport vs. the GT. Fortunately I've only taken 1 or 2 very long trips in it. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Too small for adults. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
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