2023 BMW X3 vs. 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Two SUVs with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the powertrain, fuel economy, maximum occupancy, cargo volume, market segment, starting price, horsepower, and ground shadow size. First of all, the 2023 BMW X3 has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid gets 11 more mpg. Also, the 2023 Highlander Hybrid is priced $5,580 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2023 X3. In addition, the body structure of X3 is slightly smaller than that of the Highlander Hybrid. And then, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid seats three more passengers than the BMW X3. In addition to seating more passengers, you will fit more stuff in the trunk as it has 19.7 ft² larger cargo area behind second-row seats. Among similarities are the body structure and height.