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2010 BMW 3-Series and 2012 Hyundai Genesis Specifications
| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Hyundai Genesis | |
| Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 429 hp@6400 376 lb-ft@5000 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 115.6 in | -6.9 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 196.3 in | -18.1 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 74.4 in | -2.9 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 58.1 in | -2.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3693 lb. | 4046 lb. | -353 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 19.3 gal. | -3.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.4 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 58.3 in | -2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.9 in | -54.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 44.3 in | -2.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.7 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 57.9 in | -2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.3 in | -54.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 38.6 in | -4 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | -6.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -3.9 ft3 |
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 2012 Hyundai Genesis
| 2012 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 |
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