Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Cadillac SRX | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 116.4 in | -7.7 in |
Length | 178.2 in | 194.9 in | -16.7 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 72.6 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 67.8 in | -12 in |
Curb Weight | 3462 lb. | 4164 lb. | -702 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 40.3 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 58.7 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 42.1 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.4 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 57.6 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 41.0 in | -6.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.6 in | -43.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 24.2 in | -24.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | -31.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 8.4 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.8 | 32.4 ft3 | -7.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 69.5 ft3 | -11.5 ft3 |
2012 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series.
2009 Cadillac SRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
2 teenage kids love it see full Cadillac SRX review |
2009 Cadillac SRX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat belts attached to front seats and not adjustable up and down. Lower sitting heighth than Lexus or other crossover SUVs or at least the appearance of same. see full Cadillac SRX review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The center console is too wide and gets in the way see full Cadillac SRX review |