Model Year | 2017 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Traverse | BMW X3 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 110.6 in | 8.3 in |
Length | 203.7 in | 183.0 in | 20.7 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 74.1 in | 4.4 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 65.4 in | 4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4646 lb. | 4222 lb. | 424 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.7 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 57.3 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 0.0 in | 58 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 39.9 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 56.0 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 0.0 in | 57.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.8 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.6 in | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 34.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 27.6 ft3 | -3.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 70.3 ft3 | 27.6 | 42.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.3 ft3 | 63.3 ft3 | 53 ft3 |
2017 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I bought this vehicle to be able to transport my grandchildren back and forth between New Jersey and Ohio. I have the 2LT version with four captains chairs and really enjoy the convienence of not having to move a middle row seat to allow one of them to get into the "way back". Having three kids jammed together in a middle seat for an 8 hour drive is courting disaster--that's why I needed that third seat. Everyone has plenty of space. Normally I find any drive over 4 hours a bit uncomfortable but the seat and driver's position was very relaxing and comfortable. This particular vehicle has the most room for storage behind the third seat than any in its class. It is only beat by minivans and they just aren't my kind of vehicle. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2012 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 2012 BMW X3.