BMW X3 (2012) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer (2009) Specs

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2012 BMW X3 and 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Specifications

Model Year	2012	2009
Model	BMW X3	Mitsubishi Lancer
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 237 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3000
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.6 in	103.7 in	6.9 in
Length	183.0 in	180.0 in	3 in
Width	74.1 in	69.4 in	4.7 in
Height	65.4 in	58.7 in	6.7 in
Curb Weight	4222 lb.	3480 lb.	742 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.7 gal.	15.3 gal.	2.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	39.6 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	54.7 in	2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.3 in	-53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	39.9 in	42.2 in	-2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	36.9 in	2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.0 in	54.3 in	1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.1 in	-54.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	36.1 in	0.7 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	78.3 in (over 2 rows)	-1.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.6 ft³	11.6 ft³	16 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	63.3 ft³	11.6 ft³	51.7 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.

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	These seats desperately need more lumbar support. They're okay in short distances, but I really want the Recaros from the Evo a few hours in. Stronger side bolsters would be nice for hoon duty, too. see full Mitsubishi Lancer review

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