Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | BMW X3 | |
Engine | 1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 110.6 in | -4.2 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 183.0 in | -7.4 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 74.1 in | -4.4 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 65.4 in | -12.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3094 lb. | 4222 lb. | -1128 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.7 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 57.3 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 39.9 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.1 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 56.0 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 0.0 in | 48.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 36.8 in | -4.6 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | -1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 27.6 ft3 | -20 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 63.3 ft3 | -55.7 ft3 |
2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2013 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 2013 BMW X3.