Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Jeep Liberty | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 Diesel DOHC-4v 265 hp@4200 425 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 2.8L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 160 hp@3800 295 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 104.3 in | 4.4 in |
Length | 178.2 in | 174.4 in | 3.8 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 71.6 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 71.9 in | -16.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3947 lb. | 4306 lb. | -359 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.7 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 56.5 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.0 in | -57 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 40.8 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 42.1 in | -4.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 56.5 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 47.4 in | -47.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 37.2 in | -2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 29.0 ft3 | -4.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 69.0 ft3 | -11 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 |
2006 Jeep Liberty Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 160hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Fits our kids. see full Jeep Liberty review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
fullypowered front seat. gives you perfect control over your position as a driver see full Jeep Liberty review |