Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Infiniti JX | BMW X3 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6400 248 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200 |
|
Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 110.6 in | 3.6 in |
Length | 196.4 in | 183.0 in | 13.4 in |
Width | 77.2 in | 74.1 in | 3.1 in |
Height | 67.8 in | 65.4 in | 2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4419 lb. | 4222 lb. | 197 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.5 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.7 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 57.3 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 0.0 in | 56.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 39.9 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.1 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.4 in | 56.0 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.7 in | 36.8 in | 4.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.5 in | 0.0 in | 36.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 0.0 in | 57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.0 in | 0.0 in | 42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.8 in | 0.0 in | 30.8 in |
Total Legroom | 114.8 in (over 3 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 38.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 27.6 ft3 | -11.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 40.8 ft3 | 27.6 | 13.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 76.5 ft3 | 63.3 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 |
2013 Infiniti JX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | I'm struggling to come up with a fifth reason for buying the Infiniti JX. Not because the rest of the vehicle is bad, but because in the great majority of aspects it's neither notably good nor notably bad compared to competitors. They're all fairly quick, smooth, and quiet. If I have to pick a fifth reason, then it's third row room and comfort. A Buick Enclave has a roomier third row, but both the Acura MDX and the Audi Q7 do worse. This said, the second row must be slid forward to provide legroom to people in the third row. The seats in both rearward rows are of the low-mounted, flat-cushioned variety typical of the segment, so they're not very comfortable for adults. You'll find a more adult-friendly second row in some large crossovers, especially those from Ford and Lincoln. see full Infiniti JX review |
2013 Infiniti JX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Amazing rear seat comfort and even 3rd row seats are awesome!! I am 6'4" (with a longer torso) and I can get in the car easy, and sit comfortably in the 3rd row!! Great DVD system and air climate control for the rear seated passangers. see full Infiniti JX review |
2013 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Awesome. Great layout of everything. The most comfortable seats I have ever sat in. Great for long drives over 3 hours. I wish my Toyota 4unner seats were as comfortable; they are only good for about 1 hour, max. see full Infiniti JX 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.