Mini Countryman Mini Countryman 2012 BMW X3 BMW X3 2007

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Mini Countryman (2012) vs. BMW X3 (2007) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mini Countryman and 2007 BMW X3 specs.

2012 Mini Countryman and 2007 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year 2012 2007  
Model Mini Countryman BMW X3  
Engine turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
181 hp@5500
177 lb-ft@1600
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
260 hp@6600
225 lb-ft@2750
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 102.2 in 110.1 in -7.9 in
Length 161.7 in 179.7 in -18 in
Width 70.4 in 73.0 in -2.6 in
Height 61.5 in 66.0 in -4.5 in
Curb Weight 3252 lb. 4067 lb. -815 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.4 gal. 17.7 gal. -5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.9 in 38.1 in 1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 52.8 in 55.8 in -3 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.4 in 40.2 in 0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.5 in 37.8 in -0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.1 in 55.4 in -3.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.8 in 35.8 in -2 in
Total Legroom 74.2 in (over 2 rows) 76 in (over 2 rows) -1.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 12.2 ft3 30.0 ft3 -17.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 41.3 ft3 71.0 ft3 -29.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mini Countryman

2012 Mini Countryman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The room was not bad, but the seat bottoms are too low and the road noise in the back seats was unbearable. see full Mini Countryman review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 BMW X3

2007 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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