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2012 BMW X3 and 2011 Mini Hardtop Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Model | BMW X3 | Mini Hardtop | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 97.1 in | 13.5 in |
| Length | 183.0 in | 145.6 in | 37.4 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 66.3 in | 7.8 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 55.4 in | 10 in |
| Curb Weight | 4222 lb. | 2668 lb. | 1554 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 7.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 50.3 in | 7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 41.4 in | -1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 44.7 in | 11.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 29.9 in | 6.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 5.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.6 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 | 21.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | 39.3 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 2011 Mini Hardtop
| 2011 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is extremely limited but it's a Mini...not a mini van! see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
We're tall and have room to spare. see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Small children, petite women and Hobbits may sit in the back on short trips. Otherwise, forget it. It's a MINI! see full Mini Hardtop review |
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