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Lexus RX (2010) vs. BMW 3-Series (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Lexus RX and 2009 BMW 3-Series specs.

2010 Lexus RX and 2009 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2010 2009  
Model Lexus RX BMW 3-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,741 mm 2,761 mm 0 mm
Length 4,770 mm 4,526 mm 0 mm
Width 1,885 mm 1,816 mm 0 mm
Height 1,684 mm 1,417 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,895 kg 1,570 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 73 L 60 L 13 L
Headroom, Row 1 993 mm 978 mm 15 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,473 mm 1,407 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,412 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,095 mm 1,054 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 958 mm 965 mm -7 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,463 mm 1,400 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,384 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 935 mm 879 mm 56 mm
Total Legroom 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 1,133 L 702 L -701 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,274 L 1,642 L 1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Lexus RX

2010 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
rear seating and space is grand. front cockpit is a bit short and chopped but acceptable. Front seats are not as comfortable as in our 2001 RX 300. The front seats are minimally acceptable. see full Lexus RX review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW 3-Series

2009 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
6-speed manual RWD
Power seats are very comfortable, even for long hauls. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Sport seats fit me exceptionally well. Plush enough for the wife to enjoy a long drive. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I found the sport package seats comfortable see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
7-speed automated manual RWD
Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD
With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 0 Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
A bit small for me, both in the seat and in the cabin in general. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
2 small for adults over 6 ft see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
It has a back seat, but unless it is a short trip it is very tight for adults. see full BMW 3-Series review
 
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