Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Chevrolet Equinox | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
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Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 112.5 in | -1.9 in |
Length | 182.5 in | 188.8 in | -6.3 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 71.4 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 69.3 in | -13 in |
Curb Weight | 3360 lb. | 3699 lb. | -339 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.9 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.7 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.1 in | -51.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.2 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 40.1 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 55.9 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.4 in | -51.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 40.2 in | -5.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | -4.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 35.7 ft3 | -22.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 67.1 ft3 | -54.1 ft3 |
2013 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The BMW 3-Series used to be tight inside, but it has grown with each redesign, especially the most recent one. The rear seat of the current sedan isn't nearly as roomy as that in the related 3-Series Gran Turismo hatchback. But it offers considerably more rear legroom than direct competitors like the Audi A4, Cadillac ATS, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. In fact, combined front and rear legroom is the same as in the one size-class up, ten-inch-longer Mercedes E-Class. (You do get a half-inch more rear headroom and nearly two inches more rear shoulder room in the Benz.) Beyond the specs, the BMW's rear seat is comfortably high off the floor, a rarity in the age of sedans with plunging coupe-like roof lines. see full BMW 3-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 BMW 3-Series.
2008 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seat can slide forward and back 8" providing generous leg room for rear passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The bucket seats are at a perfect height for easy entry and exit. Also there is a liftable arm rest between the seats for storing purse, etc. which eliminates the need for reaching to the back when the passenger seat is occupied. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Ample leg and hip room. I am only 5foot 4 inches but have a wide posterior. Seat is comfortable for me. My son is 6 foot 3 inches and medium build. He has ample leg and body room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The rear bench seat can slide forward or back. When slid back, there is ample leg room for even the tallest of passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |