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2011 BMW 3-Series and 2009 Acura MDX Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Acura MDX | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,526 mm | 4,844 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,417 mm | 1,732 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,570 kg | 2,057 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 79 L | -19 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 996 mm | -18 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,565 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,499 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 980 mm | -15 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,501 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 983 mm | -104 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 907 mm | -907 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,450 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,067 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 739 mm | -739 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 702 L | 425 L | 277 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.8 | 1,215 L | 23.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,642 L | 2,364 L | -1 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 2011 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 |
| 2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Acura MDX
| 2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Vehicle is wide, and it feels very room from boht the drivers' and passengers' sides. see full Acura MDX review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It was the most comfortable of the vehicles we tested, including the Volvo XC90, Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, and Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Soft leather, supportive seats. see full Acura MDX review |
| 2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Claustrophic, unusable 3rd row, with immovable knee-wall see full Acura MDX review |
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