Nissan Pathfinder (2006) vs. BMW X3 (2012) Specs

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2006 Nissan Pathfinder and 2012 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2006	2012
Model	Nissan Pathfinder	BMW X3
Engine	4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200
Transmission	5-speed automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.2 in	110.6 in	1.6 in
Length	187.6 in	183.0 in	4.6 in
Width	72.8 in	74.1 in	-1.3 in
Height	72.4 in	65.4 in	7 in
Curb Weight	4373 lb.	4222 lb.	151 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	17.7 gal.	3.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	40.7 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	57.3 in	1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.5 in	0.0 in	55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	39.9 in	2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.9 in	39.1 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.4 in	56.0 in	2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.6 in	0.0 in	57.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.2 in	36.8 in	-2.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.7 in	0.0 in	36.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	57.1 in	0.0 in	57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	44.0 in	0.0 in	44 in
Legroom, Row 3	28.1 in	0.0 in	28.1 in
Total Legroom	104.7 in (over 3 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	28 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.5 ft³	27.6 ft³	-11.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	49.2 ft³	27.6	21.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	79.2 ft³	63.3 ft³	15.9 ft³

2006 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	Rear seat is cramped. I would gladly give up the third row seat, for more room for the rear (2nd row) seats. see full Nissan Pathfinder review
2006	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	Rear seating is small for long hauls, and seats WAY too hard see full Nissan Pathfinder review

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

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