Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5900 332 lb-ft@1500 |
6.0L V8 OHV-2v 390 hp@6000 400 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 113.0 in | -4.3 in |
Length | 178.2 in | 191.8 in | -13.6 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 74.7 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 72.5 in | -16.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3671 lb. | 4452 lb. | -781 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 40.2 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 58.5 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 42.9 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.6 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 58.5 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.2 in | -58.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 37.0 in | -2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -3.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 43.7 ft3 | -18.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 80.1 ft3 | -22.1 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.
2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Excellent Front Seats see full Chevrolet TrailBlazer review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD |
I am tall (6'6") and fit in the front seats and am able to drive it. That is rare and good. Comfort is high for a GM product. see full Chevrolet TrailBlazer review |