Mitsubishi Outlander (2014) vs. BMW X3 (2012) Specs

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2014 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2012 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2014	2012
Model	Mitsubishi Outlander	BMW X3
Engine	3.0L V6 OHC-4v 224 hp@6250 215 lb-ft@3750	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.1 in	110.6 in	-5.5 in
Length	183.3 in	183.0 in	0.3 in
Width	70.9 in	74.1 in	-3.2 in
Height	66.1 in	65.4 in	0.7 in
Curb Weight	3571 lb.	4222 lb.	-651 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.6 gal.	17.7 gal.	-1.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	40.7 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.4 in	57.3 in	-0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.6 in	0.0 in	52.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.9 in	39.9 in	1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.4 in	39.1 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.0 in	56.0 in	0 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.7 in	0.0 in	51.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.3 in	36.8 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	35.7 in	0.0 in	35.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	50.6 in	0.0 in	50.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	39.4 in	0.0 in	39.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	28.2 in	0.0 in	28.2 in
Total Legroom	106.4 in (over 3 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	29.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	10.3 ft³	27.6 ft³	-17.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	34.2 ft³	27.6	6.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	63.3 ft³	63.3 ft³	0 ft³

2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	There's a reason three-row crossovers tend to be much larger than this pair. The third-row seat in the Kia Sorento doesn't provide enough headroom for the average adult male. Both comfort and knee room are also in short supply. You might think that a seat couldn't get any tighter than the Sorento's third row. But, based on the official specs, the Outlander has nearly four inches less combined legroom--a huge difference. Even children won't fit in the Mitsubishi's third row unless you slide the second row forward much of the way. The 2014's third row seat is at least a conventional seat. Last year it was little more than a sling. In either vehicle the second row split bench is roomy and comfortable, with enough height off the floor to provide adults with good thigh support. But the rear passengers in the Outlander don't get air vents. Those in the Kia do. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander.

2012 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 2012 BMW X3.

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