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2012 BMW 3-Series and 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 116.0 in | -7.3 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 202.0 in | -23.8 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 79.0 in | -7.5 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 76.9 in | -21.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3462 lb. | 5265 lb. | -1803 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -10.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 41.1 in | -3.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 65.3 in | -9.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 64.4 in | -64.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.2 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 65.2 in | -10.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 60.6 in | -60.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 39.0 in | -4.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.7 in | -61.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 25.6 in | -25.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | -29.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | 7.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.8 | 60.3 ft3 | -35.5 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 108.9 ft3 | -50.9 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series
| 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
I drive about a 1000 miles a week. After driving the Suburban for 2 months, my back problems have gone away. Feel fresh after a 3 hour drive see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
Family and cargo fit comfortably see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
HAve LT3 package with heated 10 way leather. Ergonomics and placement of controls are natural and intuitive. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Rear seat leg room cramped. Aparently moved forward to make room for 3rd row seating. 2nd row seats should be adjustable front to back. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
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