Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | BMW X3 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 hp@5800 255 lb-ft@4400 |
3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6600 225 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 110.1 in | 1.1 in |
Length | 193.5 in | 179.7 in | 13.8 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 73.0 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 66.0 in | -7.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3473 lb. | 4067 lb. | -594 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 38.1 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 55.8 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 0.0 in | 53.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 40.2 in | 3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.8 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 55.4 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 35.8 in | 0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 4.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 30.0 ft3 | -14.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -55.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Nissan Maxima.
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 |