Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Chevrolet HHR | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 103.5 in | 5.2 in |
Length | 178.2 in | 176.2 in | 2 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 69.1 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 63.1 in | -7.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3462 lb. | 3155 lb. | 307 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.6 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.5 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 50.1 in | -50.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 40.6 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.0 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 52.7 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 39.5 in | -4.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | 1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 57.7 ft3 | 0.3 ft3 |
2006 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2009 Chevrolet HHR Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It is roomy and comfortable. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The HHR has one of the most comfortable seats for me of most of the cars that I have driven. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Roomy enough for 2 adults in the rear seats with plenty of room left behind seat for luggage or gear. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
2 kids in the back and they have plenty of room see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Larger than normal 4-door car see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It is adjustable and relaxing. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2009 Chevrolet HHR Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
seat-back very annoying and driving position difficult to get right see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
low roof limits passenger packaging space - poor knee room see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
little leg room see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Could be a bit deeper and more supportive see full Chevrolet HHR review |