Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
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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 | 78.7 in | -7.2 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 67.9 in | -12.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3462 lb. | 4510 lb. | -1048 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 | 63.7 in | -8.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.4 in | -58.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 40.7 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.3 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 64.1 in | -9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 65.0 in | -65 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.5 in | -1.9 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 | 32.7 in | -32.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | -33.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | -8.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.8 | 83.3 ft3 | -58.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -85.8 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Nice car, but front seats could be better. Close to a deal breaker. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |