Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Lexus RX | BMW X3 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 251 lb-ft@4700 |
3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5900 214 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 110.1 in | -3.2 in |
Length | 186.2 in | 179.7 in | 6.5 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 73.0 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 66.0 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4090 lb. | 4067 lb. | 23 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.1 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 55.8 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 0.0 in | 55.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 40.2 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.8 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 55.4 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 35.8 in | 0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.3 ft3 | 30.0 ft3 | 8.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.7 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 |
2009 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With the comfort seat option, you can customize seat position to you preference, including lumbar and shoulder adjustment. Decent support for someone up to 6 feet tall. Heated seats work very well. see full BMW X3 review |
2006 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats are underpadded and undercontoured see full BMW X3 review |