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BMW X3 (2014) vs. Toyota Highlander (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 BMW X3 and 2011 Toyota Highlander specs.

2014 BMW X3 and 2011 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2014 2011  
Model BMW X3 Toyota Highlander  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
224 kW@5800
407 Nm@1300
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
201 kW@6200
336 Nm@4700
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,809 mm 2,789 mm 0 mm
Length 4,648 mm 4,785 mm 0 mm
Width 1,882 mm 1,910 mm 0 mm
Height 1,661 mm 1,730 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,915 kg 1,935 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 67 L 73 L -6 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,034 mm 1,031 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,455 mm 1,516 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,440 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,013 mm 1,097 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 993 mm 1,019 mm 992 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,422 mm 1,511 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,435 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 935 mm 973 mm -38 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 922 mm -922 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,397 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,074 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 742 mm -742 mm
Total Legroom 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 782 L 292 L 490 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 27.6 1,198 L 26.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,792 L 2,701 L -1 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW X3

2014 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

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2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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