Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Honda S2000 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5900 332 lb-ft@1500 |
2.2L I4 DOHC-4v 237 hp@7800 162 lb-ft@6800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 94.5 in | 14.2 in |
Length | 180.6 in | 162.2 in | 18.4 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 68.9 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 54.5 in | 50.0 in | 4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4001 lb. | 2855 lb. | 1146 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 34.6 in | 3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 50.7 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 49.8 in | -49.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 44.3 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 0.0 in | 36.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 0.0 in | 49.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.9 in | 0.0 in | 31.9 in |
Total Legroom | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | 44.3 in (over 1 rows) | 29.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.0 ft3 | 5.0 ft3 | 4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 ft3 | 5.0 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series.
2008 Honda S2000 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 237-horsepower 2.2L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Seat feels hard and is difficult to get adjusted properly. see full Honda S2000 review |