BMW X3 (2013) vs. Nissan Pathfinder (2007) Specs

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2013 BMW X3 and 2007 Nissan Pathfinder Specifications

Model Year	2013	2007
Model	BMW X3	Nissan Pathfinder
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5000 260 lb-ft@1250	4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	4WD, part-time w/low range
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.6 in	112.2 in	-1.6 in
Length	183.0 in	187.6 in	-4.6 in
Width	74.1 in	72.8 in	1.3 in
Height	65.4 in	72.4 in	-7 in
Curb Weight	4112 lb.	4629 lb.	-517 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.7 gal.	21.1 gal.	-3.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	40.0 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	58.3 in	-1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	39.9 in	42.4 in	-2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	39.9 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.0 in	58.4 in	-2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	57.6 in	-57.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	34.2 in	2.6 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	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	104.7 in (over 3 rows)	-28 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.6 ft³	16.5 ft³	11.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	27.6	49.2 ft³	-21.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum	63.3 ft³	79.2 ft³	-15.9 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

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2007 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review
2006	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	Rear seat is cramped. I would gladly give up the third row seat, for more room for the rear (2nd row) seats. see full Nissan Pathfinder review
2006	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	Rear seating is small for long hauls, and seats WAY too hard see full Nissan Pathfinder review

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