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2012 BMW X3 and 2006 Toyota Avalon Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
| Model | BMW X3 | Toyota Avalon | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 111.0 in | -0.4 in |
| Length | 183.0 in | 197.2 in | -14.2 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 72.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 58.5 in | 6.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4222 lb. | 3490 lb. | 732 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 59.4 in | -2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.8 in | -55.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 41.3 in | -1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 58.2 in | -2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.2 in | -56.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 40.9 in | -4.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -5.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.6 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 48.9 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW X3
| 2012 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW X3
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota Avalon
| 2006 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
very comfortable see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My kids loved the roominess of the back seat which made easier transition from the former minivan. see full Toyota Avalon review |
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