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2010 BMW 3-Series and 2011 Hyundai Genesis Specifications
| Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Hyundai Genesis | |
| Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 309 kW@8300 400 Nm@3900 |
4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 287 kW@6500 451 Nm@3500 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,936 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,526 mm | 4,976 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,864 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,675 kg | 1,820 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 73 L | -13 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 1,026 mm | 977 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,379 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,125 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 958 mm | -5 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,379 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 980 mm | -101 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 340 L | 450 L | -110 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 BMW 3-Series
| 2010 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 |
| 2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2009 | 0 | Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall 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 | 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Hyundai Genesis
| 2011 Hyundai Genesis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very comfortable and supportive seats see full Hyundai Genesis review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Few cars offer the marriage of rear wheel drive performance with this amount of back seat room for the longer ride (travelling) with 4 adults. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very supportive, easily adjusted for that "just right" feeling. Very comfortable for extended periods of time. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
| 2011 Hyundai Genesis Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Climate controls (heat and cooling) are great for the driver. Let's add cooling for the passenger. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I am 6'3" and have more than enough head and leg room. Front seat width room is great see full Hyundai Genesis review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
very comfortable even on a 4hr drive. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
almost Teutonic front seats see full Hyundai Genesis review |
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