Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Chevrolet Corvette | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 105.7 in | 3 in |
Length | 180.6 in | 174.6 in | 6 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 72.6 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 54.5 in | 49.1 in | 5.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3792 lb. | 3199 lb. | 593 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.1 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 37.9 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 55.2 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.6 in | -53.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 43.1 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 0.0 in | 36.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 0.0 in | 49.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.9 in | 0.0 in | 31.9 in |
Total Legroom | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 30.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.0 ft3 | 11.0 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 ft3 | 11.0 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 0 | Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD |
Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2006 Chevrolet Corvette Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I can travel for many miles (one time was 16 hours between Portland and Casper Wyoming) straight through with perfect comfort. Dial the seat into what is comfortable for me (many choices including lumbar support, and wings that fold in or out around you) see full Chevrolet Corvette review |
2006 Chevrolet Corvette Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There is no rear seat! see full Chevrolet Corvette review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
corvettes have always been two seaters,dont know why i chose this dislike? see full Chevrolet Corvette review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Umm.... yeah. see full Chevrolet Corvette review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
No Rear Seats! see full Chevrolet Corvette review |