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2012 BMW 3-Series and 2009 Chrysler Town & Country Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 121.2 in | -12.5 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 202.5 in | -24.3 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 76.9 in | -5.4 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 68.9 in | -13.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3462 lb. | 4336 lb. | -874 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -4.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 39.8 in | -2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 63.0 in | -7.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.0 in | -57 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 40.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.2 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 64.7 in | -9.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 64.8 in | -64.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.3 in | -1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.7 in | -48.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 114.5 in (over 3 rows) | -38.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 32.7 ft3 | -7.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.8 | 83.0 ft3 | -58.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 144.4 ft3 | -86.4 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 Chrysler Town & Country
| 2009 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It holds 5 people in the rear comfortly. It also has great utility. With the Stow & Go seats they all fold neatly into the floor. It even fits a 4 foot by 8 foot sheet of plywood -- I did not have to rent a truck from Home Depot. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Better seats and seating position than Town Car or Deville as a comparison. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room for adults see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 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 |
| 2009 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 |
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