Toyota Venza (2012) vs. BMW X3 (2013) Specs

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2012 Toyota Venza and 2013 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2013
Model	Toyota Venza	BMW X3
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.3 in	110.6 in	-1.3 in
Length	189.0 in	183.0 in	6 in
Width	75.0 in	74.1 in	0.9 in
Height	63.4 in	65.4 in	-2 in
Curb Weight	4045 lb.	4222 lb.	-177 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.7 gal.	17.7 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	40.7 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	60.0 in	57.3 in	2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.0 in	0.0 in	56 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.2 in	39.9 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	39.1 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.0 in	56.0 in	3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.5 in	0.0 in	56.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.1 in	36.8 in	2.3 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	2.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	34.4 ft³	27.6 ft³	6.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	70.1 ft³	63.3 ft³	6.8 ft³

2012 Toyota Venza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Have had many adult passengers in the rear seats - all have commented without prompting on the ample leg room, comfortable seats, and attractiveness of the panoramic glass roof. see full Toyota Venza review

2013 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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