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2011 BMW 3-Series and 2009 Cadillac CTS Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Cadillac CTS | |
| Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
supercharged 6.2L V8 OHV-2v 556 hp@6100 551 lb-ft@3800 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 113.4 in | -4.7 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 191.6 in | -13.4 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 72.5 in | -1 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 58.0 in | -2.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3693 lb. | 4255 lb. | -562 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.8 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 56.7 in | -1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 42.4 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 54.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 35.9 in | -1.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | -1.6 ft3 |
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 Cadillac CTS
| 2009 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
supportive but comfortable for a long trip see full Cadillac CTS review |
| 2009 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Ingress is tight, limited legroom. see full Cadillac CTS review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seats are a little snug, but bareable. However, if someone is pretty tall they might bump their head on the ceiling. see full Cadillac CTS review |
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