Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Toyota Camry | |
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 | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 109.3 in | 1.3 in |
Length | 183.0 in | 189.2 in | -6.2 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 71.7 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 57.9 in | 7.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4222 lb. | 3395 lb. | 827 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 0.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.8 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 58.0 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 41.6 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 38.1 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 56.6 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.9 in | -2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | -3.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.6 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 47.9 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW X3.
2014 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | The Camry's rear seat isn't quite as roomy as the Accord's but it's close, and both are much roomier than the Ford's. The rear seat cushions in all three sedans are high enough to provide decent thigh support for adults. Missed in the Camry Hybrid SE, though: a rear air vent. If you want one, you'll need a higher trim level--or one of the competitors. see full Toyota Camry review |
2014 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 0 | Nice ergonomic shape, but not enough padding. Leather seats feel decidedly firm after two months of ownership. Seat cushion length should be slightly longer for thigh support. see full Toyota Camry review |