Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Hyundai Genesis Coupe | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5900 332 lb-ft@1500 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 111.0 in | -2.3 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 182.3 in | -1.2 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 73.4 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 54.1 in | 54.5 in | -0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3571 lb. | 3397 lb. | 174 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 39.2 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 56.7 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 44.1 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 34.6 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 52.8 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.2 in | -49.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 30.3 in | 3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 11.1 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 1.1 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 |
2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Coupe 348-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
Driving position w/ power seat is excellent. More than adequate headroom for an average sized person. Passenger seat rides lower. Instrumentation is clear and logical, though two of the three gauges on the console are silly at best: while Oil Temp is good to know, Torque and MPG gauges are totally unnecessary. An ammeter, voltmeter, coolant temp, or oil pressure gauges would be preferable to those two gimmicks. The Track model has "everything" except memory seats/mirrors, a power passenger seat, a lock on the glove box, and a rear camera. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2013 | 2dr Coupe 348-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
The seats are good for only animals and small children.The trunk is huge, but the opening is small. The back seat folds down. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2011 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Again, this car is a perfect fit for my body. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
There is very little headroom in the rear. Anyone over 5'3" is going to have their head either touching or nearly touching the roof/rear glass. Pretty much anyone over 5'7" is going to have to cock their head to the side. The rear seat has decent leg room behind my seat (I am 5'11"). Access is also decent for a 2-door due to the long doors. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |