Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5900 214 lb-ft@3500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 109.8 in | 0.3 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 188.4 in | -8.7 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 75.2 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 68.1 in | -2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4067 lb. | 4266 lb. | -199 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 40.6 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 59.7 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 43.2 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.1 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 59.5 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.5 in | -56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 38.3 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.3 in | -42.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -34.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.0 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 19.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 30.0 | 42.3 ft3 | -12.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -24.4 ft3 |
2006 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With the comfort seat option, you can customize seat position to you preference, including lumbar and shoulder adjustment. Decent support for someone up to 6 feet tall. Heated seats work very well. see full BMW X3 review |
2006 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats are underpadded and undercontoured see full BMW X3 review |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |