Jeep Grand Cherokee (2011) vs. BMW X3 (2012) Specs

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2012 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2011	2012
Model	Jeep Grand Cherokee	BMW X3
Engine	5.7L V8 OHV-2v 360 hp@5150 390 lb-ft@4250	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	114.8 in	110.6 in	4.2 in
Length	189.8 in	183.0 in	6.8 in
Width	76.3 in	74.1 in	2.2 in
Height	69.4 in	65.4 in	4 in
Curb Weight	4780 lb.	4222 lb.	558 lb.
Fuel Capacity	24.6 gal.	17.7 gal.	6.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	40.7 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.6 in	57.3 in	1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.0 in	0.0 in	57 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.3 in	39.9 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	39.1 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.0 in	56.0 in	2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.5 in	0.0 in	56.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.6 in	36.8 in	1.8 in
Total Legroom	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	2.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	36.3 ft³	27.6 ft³	8.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.3 ft³	63.3 ft³	5 ft³

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	Huge rear seat leg room and reclining rear seats see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
2011	4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	Great head room (no sunroof), excellent ergonomic design to the seat backs, and vertically adjustable lumbar support see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
2011	4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	Seats are supportive and highly adjustable. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	They are harder than I would like. I came from an F150 with the luxury package and the seats were amazing, these sears are hard and could be improved upon by being softer. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee 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

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