Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 103.0 in | 5.7 in |
Length | 178.2 in | 168.9 in | 9.3 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 67.1 in | 4.4 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 65.2 in | -9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3462 lb. | 3147 lb. | 315 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.0 gal. | 0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.2 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.8 in | 1.6 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 | 39.5 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 53.6 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 46.7 in | -46.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 40.9 in | -6.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -5.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | 3.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 64.2 ft3 | -6.2 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 |
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Surprising amount of rear seat room see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Room fot 5 footers see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seating position, legroom, and comfort of seats see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Plush seats stay comfortable on my daily hour commutes to and from work. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Surprising amount of rear passenger room for two adults. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 230hp 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have logged many miles with family in tow. There is ample space in both the front and rear. Actually surprising considering the diminuitive size of the PT. The extra leg room for the rear passengers comes at the expense of cargo space. Tiny trunk that is difficult to access if you are tall. Costco runs are always interesting. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |