Model Year | 2013 | 2015 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Nissan Murano | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 111.2 in | -0.6 in |
Length | 183.0 in | 192.8 in | -9.8 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 75.4 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 66.6 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4222 lb. | 3920 lb. | 302 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.9 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 59.6 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 43.6 in | -3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.8 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 58.8 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.7 in | -1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 82.3 in (over 2 rows) | -5.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.6 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | -12 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 69.9 ft3 | -6.6 ft3 |
2013 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 2013 BMW X3.
2015 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | I nearly ranked the new Nissan Murano's front seats ahead of its styling as reasons to buy one. With form-fitting contours and cushy-yet-supportive construction "inspired by NASA," they're that good. I wasn't able to drive the Murano all day, but felt like I easily could have. The 2015 Ford Edge's driver seat didn't initially strike me as especially comfortable. It felt flatter and less luxurious than that in the Nissan. But over the course of my test drive it seemed to fit and support me better and better. By the end it seemed very comfortable, yet still not quite as good as the Nissan's. The Edge Titanium's seats have a sportier appearance and shape than the SEL's, and might provide more lateral support. see full Nissan Murano review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Nissan Murano.