Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Mazda RX-8 | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Coupe | |
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Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 106.4 in | 4.2 in |
Length | 183.0 in | 174.3 in | 8.7 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 69.7 in | 4.4 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 52.8 in | 12.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4112 lb. | 3045 lb. | 1067 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.2 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 54.8 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | -53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 42.7 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 36.8 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 54.9 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 48.1 in | -48.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 32.2 in | 4.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.6 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 20 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 55.7 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW X3.
2007 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Excellent for long trips. Even though I suffer from spinal stenosis, I did a two-day 1800 mile trip with no troubles and felt great on arrival. Most modern cars have comfortable seats, but these also make me feel like I am part of the car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2006 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Rear seats are functional for adults, which is unique for a sports car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |