Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Hyundai Tiburon | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 99.6 in | 9.1 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 173.0 in | 8.1 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 69.3 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 54.1 in | 52.4 in | 1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3362 lb. | 2898 lb. | 464 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 53.9 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.6 in | -51.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 43.1 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.5 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 50.6 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 44.7 in | -44.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 29.9 in | 3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 73 in (over 2 rows) | 2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.1 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -3.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.1 ft3 | 0.0 | 11.1 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon.