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BMW 3-Series (2006) vs. Buick Verano (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 BMW 3-Series and 2013 Buick Verano specs.

2006 BMW 3-Series and 2013 Buick Verano Specifications

Model Year 2006 2013  
Model BMW 3-Series Buick Verano  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.7 in 105.7 in 3 in
Length 178.2 in 183.9 in -5.7 in
Width 71.5 in 71.5 in 0 in
Height 55.9 in 58.4 in -2.5 in
Curb Weight 3285 lb. 3300 lb. -15 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 15.0 gal. 0.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.5 in 38.3 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.4 in 55.1 in 0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 53.7 in -53.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.5 in 42.0 in -0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.5 in 37.8 in -0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.1 in 52.9 in 2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 51.9 in -51.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 34.7 in -0.1 in
Total Legroom 76.1 in (over 2 rows) 76.7 in (over 2 rows) -0.6 in
Cargo Volume 12.0 ft3 14.3 ft3 -2.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 BMW 3-Series

2006 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
More padding, slightly larger than e46 sport seats, fully adjustable side bolsters and the Dakota leather seems thicker and softer than the e-46 leather. see full BMW 3-Series review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
back support see full BMW 3-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
Heated, 8-way, with lumbar control: seems to have comfort covered for most drivers (wheel does not telescope). see full BMW 3-Series review
2005 2dr Coupe 333-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed manual RWD
My M3 is the only sports car I found that will comfortably fit a baby seat in the rear. :) see full BMW 3-Series review
2006 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
very little leg room. see full BMW 3-Series review
2007 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
I have the coupe, the back seats are just an afterthought. see full BMW 3-Series review
2007 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Too small & cramped. Fit and finish was much less desirable than my past 1998 5 series BMW. see full BMW 3-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
Small. see full BMW 3-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Entering and exiting and overall seat comfort are not designed for taller or larger drivers see full BMW 3-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
A little tight for taller adults. see full BMW 3-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
The rear seats are comfortable, but due to the size of/shortness of the car there is not much legroom, a full size adult will have trouble getting their feet into the footwells. Mind you, the trunk space is immense for such a small car. see full BMW 3-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
There is little foot room and the ride is rough. see full BMW 3-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
cramped see full BMW 3-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
what room see full BMW 3-Series review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Buick Verano

2013 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 The Buick Verano's impression of substance and solidity extends to its seats. The front buckets are larger and more thickly padded than those in the typical compact sedan, yet have a firm, properly supportive underlying structure. They look and feel "premium." The Acura ILX's front seats, with more prominent side bolsters, provide better lateral support in hard turns, but don't feel as solid or as luxurious. see full Buick Verano review
2013 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
While the Buick Verano's exterior is large for a compact sedan, its rear seat is among the tightest. The ILX is a bit tighter still. In it I can just fit behind my 5-9 self. But anyone who requires an adult-friendly rear seat will likely reject both cars (along with the new Cadillac ATS). The Verano's 14.5 cubic foot trunk--two cubes over the ILX's--is more competitive, and more in line with Buick's traditional strengths. see full Buick Verano review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Buick Verano

2013 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I'm 6'3. With the seat all the way back I can't reach the pedals. I really don't need to say more. see full Buick Verano review
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I am 6'1", broad shouldered, overweight, and considered quite a big guy, but I have no trouble fitting into the car. Even if you are a couple of inches higher than me, you should be okay. Be advised I chose a car without a sunroof. The sunroof may cut into that headroom. see full Buick Verano review
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
The seat cushioning is about the best in the business. The foam density Buick used is unlike any I have experienced. see full Buick Verano review
2013 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
If you're tall, prepare for cramping if you have anyone needing to sit behind you. I cannot explain the lack of room here. With my seat in my long range riding position (as far back as I can go with my feet still reaching the pedals) there is 1 and a half inches between the edge of the back seat and the kneeboard on the back of the drivers seat. There is no human capable of putting their leg behind that. see full Buick Verano review
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
No rear seat venting except the floor makes it a bit stuffy for the rear seat passengers. The rear seating area is tight to get into but once seated provide enough space. see full Buick Verano review
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
My right knee(with shorts on) hits the hard plastic to discomfort. I thought about putting some padding there. Same with the lack of padding inside the map pocket on the door to keep contents from rattleing. see full Buick Verano review
 
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