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2012 BMW X3 and 2017 Nissan Maxima Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
| Model | BMW X3 | Nissan Maxima | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 109.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Length | 183.0 in | 192.8 in | -9.8 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 73.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 56.5 in | 8.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4222 lb. | 3471 lb. | 751 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 56.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.2 in | -54.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 45.0 in | -5.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 36.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 55.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.5 in | -53.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 34.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.2 in (over 2 rows) | -2.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.6 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 49 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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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Nissan Maxima
| 2017 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | Starting with the 2013 Altima and continuing with the 2015 Murano, the latest Nissans have had exceptionally comfortable front seats. The new Maxima's seats are based on the Altima's, but have some additional padding. While they don't feel as cushy and form-fitting to me as the Murano's, they're still more comfortable than the Acura TLX's front seats, which are themselves pretty good. The side bolsters are of similarly moderate size and aggressiveness in both cars, but the Maxima SR's Alcantara upholstery prevents sliding much better than the TLX's leather. see full Nissan Maxima review | |
| 2017 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| If you need an especially roomy rear seat, then the Maxima isn't your best bet. The Nissan does have an inch or two more rear knee room than the Acura TLX, and about an inch more rear headroom than the Lincoln MKZ (perhaps enough for someone six-feet tall), but the LaCrosse, Azera, and Avalon offer enough rear seat space for adults to not only fit but stretch out. see full Nissan Maxima review | ||
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