Model Year | 2015 | 2014 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Hyundai Genesis Coupe | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 425 hp@5500 406 lb-ft@1850 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 348 hp@6400 295 lb-ft@5100 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 111.0 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 182.5 in | 182.3 in | 0.2 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 73.4 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 54.5 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3595 lb. | 3433 lb. | 162 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 39.2 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 56.7 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 44.1 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 34.6 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 52.8 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.2 in | -49.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 30.3 in | 4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 2.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 3 ft3 |
2015 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The BMW 3-Series used to be tight inside, but it has grown with each redesign, especially the most recent one. The rear seat of the current sedan isn't nearly as roomy as that in the related 3-Series Gran Turismo hatchback. But it offers considerably more rear legroom than direct competitors like the Audi A4, Cadillac ATS, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. In fact, combined front and rear legroom is the same as in the one size-class up, ten-inch-longer Mercedes E-Class. (You do get a half-inch more rear headroom and nearly two inches more rear shoulder room in the Benz.) Beyond the specs, the BMW's rear seat is comfortably high off the floor, a rarity in the age of sedans with plunging coupe-like roof lines. see full BMW 3-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 BMW 3-Series.
2014 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 |
2014 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 |