Model Year | 2019 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | BMW X3 | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 203 hp@6600 184 lb-ft@5000 |
3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6600 221 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 110.6 in | -4.7 in |
Length | 180.9 in | 183.0 in | -2.1 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 74.1 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 65.4 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3490 lb. | 4112 lb. | -622 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 40.7 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 57.3 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 0.0 in | 54.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 39.9 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.1 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 56.0 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.7 in | 0.0 in | 47.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.8 in | 1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 37.6 ft3 | 27.6 ft3 | 10 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 63.3 ft3 | -63.3 |
2019 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
I initially noted that the well-bolstered driver seat felt "ok." But after a few hours in it my rear started to feel sore. To be fair, I haven't had enough seat time in competitors to state that they fit me better. And even if they do, this could just be me. People come in many different shapes and sizes, have different postures, and so forth. Pity seat designers! The upshot: no one else can tell you how comfortable a seat will be for you. Make the test drive as long as you can before buying. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2019 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Seats are comfortable but the cockpit seems designed to enfold you and while there is plenty of dose it doesn't feel roomy. The console is over large. see full Toyota RAV4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW X3.