

Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | |
Model | Mini Convertible | BMW X3 | |
Engine | supercharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 180 lb-ft@4500 |
3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6600 225 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 110.1 in | -13 in |
Length | 143.1 in | 179.7 in | -36.6 in |
Width | 66.5 in | 73.0 in | -6.5 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 66.0 in | -10.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2855 lb. | 4067 lb. | -1212 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 55.8 in | -4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.2 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.8 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 55.4 in | -16.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 27.5 in | 35.8 in | -8.3 in |
Total Legroom | 68.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | -7.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 4.2 ft3 | 30.0 ft3 | -25.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.2 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -66.8 ft3 |
2007 Mini Convertible Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
no leg room see full Mini Convertible review |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The rear seat is usable only as a package tray, though it does serve to hold a second carry-on bag. see full Mini Convertible review |
2007 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 |
2007 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 |