Model Year | 2017 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 121.2 in | -10.6 in |
Length | 183.8 in | 202.5 in | -18.7 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 76.9 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 68.9 in | -2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4230 lb. | 4494 lb. | -264 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 37.2 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 63.0 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.6 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.2 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 64.7 in | -8.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 36.3 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -32.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.6 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -4.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.6 | 83.0 ft3 | -55.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 140.6 ft3 | -77.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 BMW X3.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Routan.