BMW 3-Series (2008) vs. Chrysler Town & Country (2007) Specs

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2008 BMW 3-Series and 2007 Chrysler Town & Country Specifications

Model Year	2008	2007
Model	BMW 3-Series	Chrysler Town & Country
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Minivan
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.7 in	113.3 in	-4.6 in
Length	178.2 in	189.1 in	-10.9 in
Width	71.5 in	78.6 in	-7.1 in
Height	55.8 in	68.9 in	-13.1 in
Curb Weight	3462 lb.	3899 lb.	-437 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	20.0 gal.	-4.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	39.8 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.4 in	62.7 in	-7.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	56.7 in	-56.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	40.6 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.0 in	39.3 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	64.7 in	-9.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	67.8 in	-67.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	36.6 in	-2 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.2 in	-38.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	61.9 in	-61.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	49.0 in	-49 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.6 in	-33.6 in
Total Legroom	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	110.8 in (over 3 rows)	-34.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	24.8 ft³	15.3 ft³	9.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	24.8	45.6 ft³	-20.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum	58.0 ft³	146.7 ft³	-88.7 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 3-Series

2008 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Sport seats fit me exceptionally well. Plush enough for the wife to enjoy a long drive. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008	4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I found the sport package seats comfortable see full BMW 3-Series review
2008	2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD	Power seats are very comfortable, even for long hauls. see full BMW 3-Series review
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

2008 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review
2009	4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD	Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD	With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009	0	Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review
2008	2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Too small for most adults. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	ride is very jiggly, can feel every imperfection in the road. I think the tires may be very poor for this car. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008	2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	It has a back seat, but unless it is a short trip it is very tight for adults. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	A bit small for me, both in the seat and in the cabin in general. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008	4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Tighter quarters in rear than RX see full BMW 3-Series review
2008	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	With a young family, not much room in the back seat for children in car seats. see full BMW 3-Series review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Chrysler Town & Country

2007 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Need van for cross country trip,,,this van is huge inside.. see full Chrysler Town & Country review
2007	4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	see full Chrysler Town & Country review
2007	4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Very good support. Just the right height. Tilt steering column adds to comfort. Armrest also provides added comfort. see full Chrysler Town & Country review
2007	4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	The 2nd and 3rd row seats are acceptable for even long trips. This is not the Stow-&-Go version where the seats seem to be thinner, less comfortable. see full Chrysler Town & Country review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Very comfy for long rides, adjustable. Ditto the middle and rear seats. Supportive but not overly firm. see full Chrysler Town & Country review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Stow & Go see full Chrysler Town & Country review

2007 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Stow-n-Go rear seats (rear AND middle seats fold flat into floor) are a mixed blessing. GREAT for cargo room flexibility but too small for best comfort for larger adults. see full Chrysler Town & Country review
2007	4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	the drivers seat in relation to the steering wheel is off too the left a bit see full Chrysler Town & Country review
2007	4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	inadequate thigh support, difficulty adjusting power seat into good position, seat bottom too flat and "lumpy" with leather/heated seats see full Chrysler Town & Country review

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