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2008 BMW 3-Series and 2010 Honda Odyssey Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Honda Odyssey | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 118.1 in | -9.4 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 202.1 in | -23.9 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 77.1 in | -5.6 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 68.8 in | -13 in |
| Curb Weight | 3462 lb. | 4385 lb. | -923 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -5.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.9 in | -2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 63.5 in | -8.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.0 in | -57 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 40.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 40.0 in | -2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 63.1 in | -8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 64.4 in | -64.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 40.0 in | -5.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.4 in | -38.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.2 in | -61.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.5 in | -48.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.1 in | -41.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 121.9 in (over 3 rows) | -45.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.8 | 91.1 ft3 | -66.3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 147.4 ft3 | -89.4 ft3 |
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 2010 Honda Odyssey
| 2010 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Odyssey has the best seat setup of any minivan on the market, by a large margin. Standard 8th seat, which is usable, easy to flip the 3rd row, adjustable 2nd row without floor rails to collect debris from kiddos. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD |
Nice and roomy 2nd row, we really like the Wide mode seating. Very nice 3rd row usable by adults. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Absolutely no complaints here. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
No complaints for the second row. Have never sat in the third row. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2010 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2010 | 0 | Just acceptable. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2010 | 0 | These seats kill both my wife and my back on long trips. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2009 | 0 | Why can't manufacturers make the passenger seat as comfortable with as many adjustments as the driver's side? see full Honda Odyssey review |
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