Model Year | 2014 | 2018 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Tesla Model 3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
Electric 258 hp 317 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 113.2 in | -2.6 in |
Length | 183.0 in | 184.8 in | -1.8 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 72.8 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 56.8 in | 8.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4222 lb. | 3814 lb. | 408 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 17.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.6 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 56.3 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 42.7 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.7 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 54.0 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.2 in | 1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.6 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 48.3 ft3 |
2014 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 2014 BMW X3.
2018 Tesla Model 3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD |
The 12 way power driver and passenger seats are very comfortable and the side bolstering is just right. The "vegan leather" in the car feels softer than real leather. I don't know how well it will hold up. My Prius has another type of this leather and that driver's seat has held up better than any leather seat I've sat in. see full Tesla Model 3 review |
2018 Tesla Model 3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD |
The back seat cushion is too low, which means there is no thigh support and your knees are level with your chest. There is also no foot room, but there is enough leg room. The rest of the backseat is comfortable, but the lack of foot room and low cushion are annoying. see full Tesla Model 3 review |