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Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Lancer | BMW X3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 237 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3000 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 110.6 in | -6.9 in |
Length | 180.0 in | 183.0 in | -3 in |
Width | 69.4 in | 74.1 in | -4.7 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 65.4 in | -6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3480 lb. | 4222 lb. | -742 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.7 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 57.3 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 39.9 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.1 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 56.0 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 36.8 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.6 ft3 | 27.6 ft3 | -16 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.6 ft3 | 63.3 ft3 | -51.7 ft3 |
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
These seats desperately need more lumbar support. They're okay in short distances, but I really want the Recaros from the Evo a few hours in. Stronger side bolsters would be nice for hoon duty, too. see full Mitsubishi Lancer 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.