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2011 BMW 3-Series and 2010 Ford Taurus Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Ford Taurus | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,868 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,526 mm | 5,154 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,935 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,542 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,515 kg | 1,821 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 76 L | -16 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 991 mm | -13 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,430 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 960 mm | -7 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,417 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 968 mm | -89 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 340 L | 569 L | -229 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Ford Taurus
| 2010 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather appointed seats are like sitting in an easy chair. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Independently adjustable lumbar and cushion supports, individual front seat heaters, coolers and massagers for both the seat cushion and the back. Need I say more? see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Large enough, easy entry/exit see full Ford Taurus review |
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