Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 103.0 in | 7.6 in |
Length | 183.0 in | 179.5 in | 3.5 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 70.1 in | 4 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 65.9 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4222 lb. | 3440 lb. | 782 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.6 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 56.1 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 43.1 in | -3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 40.0 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 55.6 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.0 in | -1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.6 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -5.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -5 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.
2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |