BMW 3-Series (2009) vs. Jaguar XF (2016) Specs

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2009 BMW 3-Series and 2016 Jaguar XF Specifications

Model Year	2009	2016
Model	BMW 3-Series	Jaguar XF
Engine	4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900	supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 380 hp@6500 339 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.7 in	116.5 in	-7.8 in
Length	178.2 in	195.0 in	-16.8 in
Width	71.5 in	74.0 in	-2.5 in
Height	55.9 in	57.4 in	-1.5 in
Curb Weight	3693 lb.	3770 lb.	-77 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	19.5 gal.	-3.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	37.5 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.4 in	57.0 in	-1.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	44.4 in	-2.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	38.1 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	54.9 in	0.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	37.2 in	-2.6 in
Total Legroom	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	81.6 in (over 2 rows)	-5.5 in
Cargo Volume	12.0 ft³	19.1 ft³	-7.1 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW 3-Series

2009 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
2008	2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD	Power seats are very comfortable, even for long hauls. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008	2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Sport seats fit me exceptionally well. Plush enough for the wife to enjoy a long drive. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008	4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I found the sport package seats comfortable see full BMW 3-Series review

2009 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	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
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 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	0	Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	A bit small for me, both in the seat and in the cabin in general. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008	2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	2 small for adults over 6 ft see full BMW 3-Series review
2008	2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	It has a back seat, but unless it is a short trip it is very tight for adults. see full BMW 3-Series review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Jaguar XF

2016 Jaguar XF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	And space? The real magic: the new Jaguar XF combines a sleek, sporty body with a usefully roomy and comfortable rear seat. There's more rear knee room than in the BMW 5-Series, and even than in the larger regular wheelbase Jaguar XJ. (For buyers who need even more legroom, Jaguar also offers an extended wheelbase version of the XJ.) If you compare the XF to German cars with at least equally sporty styling, it has a much roomier rear seat. The BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe, though a couple inches longer than the XF, has a cramped, uncomfortably positioned rear seat. The Mercedes CLS does better in its second-generation form, but still doesn't compare to the new XF in this regard. The Cadillac CTS, though its profile is very much that of a sedan, also has a tighter rear seat than the XF. For a combination of coupe-like styling, agile handling, and rear seat room, the new XF can't be beat. But wait, there's more. Even though it retains a spare tire (BMW and Cadillac have tossed theirs), the new XF also has the roomiest trunk in the class--over 19 cubic feet. But the XF isn't offered as a hatchback or wagon. The Audi A7 hatchback remains the versatility champ among sporty midsize luxury cars. The other thing keeping the XF from being the utility champ of its class: the center console storage area is barely there. see full Jaguar XF review

2016 Jaguar XF Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Continuing my interior nitpicking, I'll add that the new Jaguar XF's seats provide acceptable support and comfort, but the seats in some competitors are exceptional. Jaguar lags here. It might help to step up to the 380-horsepower XF S (which actually costs a little less than the tested 340-horsepower R-Sport), as its seats include power adjustments for the side bolsters and cushion length. The rear seat, though usefully roomy, is also on the firm side. On a positive note, the XF's driving position is very good. The instrument panel isn't overly large or imposing, and the windows are reasonably large and are not too steeply raked. Outward visibility is at least as good as that in the BMW 5 Series and much better than in the scrunched down 6 Series Grand Coupe. see full Jaguar XF review

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