Model Year | 2011 | 2021 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Honda Accord | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 111.4 in | -2.7 in |
Length | 178.2 in | 196.1 in | -17.9 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 73.3 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 55.9 in | 57.1 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3340 lb. | 3150 lb. | 190 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.8 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.5 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 58.3 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.3 in | -55.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 42.3 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.3 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 56.5 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 40.4 in | -5.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 82.7 in (over 2 rows) | -6.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 | -4.7 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 |
2021 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 0 |
Front seats are softly padded in a way that is uncommon in modern vehicles. Driver's seat adjustments are above average, as there is an adjustable thigh support. Passenger seats lack lumbar adjustment and thigh support extensions, but have full 8-way power including seat-bottom tilt and height adjustment.
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Some drivers complain the lumbar support is intrusive, while others complain it's too subtle. Remember to sit in a seat and get a feel for yourself, as it is very subjective.
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The driver's seat has the option of a facial recognition system that is fairly reliable if used correctly and a useful feature that is not common in other cars. Memory buttons remain on the door for those that prefer them.
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The details that count: According to the owner's manual, the facial recognition system's software is open-source and data remains in the vehicle.
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