Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Toyota Matrix | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 102.4 in | 7.7 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 171.9 in | 7.8 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 69.5 in | 3.5 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 61.4 in | 4.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 2865 lb. | 1147 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 40.5 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 53.3 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.3 in | -52.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.6 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.3 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 52.6 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 43.7 in | -43.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 36.2 in | -0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.0 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2007 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Toyota Matrix.