Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Toyota Sienna | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5000 260 lb-ft@1250 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,809 mm | 3,030 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,648 mm | 5,085 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,882 mm | 1,984 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,661 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,865 kg | 2,080 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 67 L | 76 L | -9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,651 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,488 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 1,008 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,641 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,679 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 955 mm | -20 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 973 mm | -973 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,552 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,278 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,906 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 782 L | 1,107 L | 781 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.6 | 2,466 L | 25.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,792 L | 4,248 L | -3 L |
2013 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 2013 BMW X3.
2012 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great for hauling mom and dad, two boys, their stuff, great grandma, the dog, and more stuff! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not cramped against the dashboard to keep the kids from kicking the seats! see full Toyota Sienna review |