Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6600 225 lb-ft@2750 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5200 388 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 112.2 in | -2.1 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 192.3 in | -12.6 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 72.8 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 72.0 in | -6 in |
Curb Weight | 4067 lb. | 5020 lb. | -953 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 40.0 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 58.3 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 42.4 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.0 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 58.4 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 34.2 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.7 in | -36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.0 in | -44 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.1 in | -28.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | -28.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.0 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 30.0 | 49.2 ft3 | -19.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | -8.2 ft3 |
2008 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With the comfort seat option, you can customize seat position to you preference, including lumbar and shoulder adjustment. Decent support for someone up to 6 feet tall. Heated seats work very well. see full BMW X3 review |
2008 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Nissan Pathfinder.