BMW 3-Series (2014) vs. Jeep Wrangler (2012) Specs

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2014 BMW 3-Series and 2012 Jeep Wrangler Specifications

Model Year	2014	2012
Model	BMW 3-Series	Jeep Wrangler
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 285 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	4WD, part-time w/low range
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.6 in	116.0 in	-5.4 in
Length	182.1 in	184.4 in	-2.3 in
Width	71.3 in	73.9 in	-2.6 in
Height	56.5 in	72.3 in	-15.8 in
Curb Weight	3895 lb.	4100 lb.	-205 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	21.6 gal.	-5.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	41.3 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.1 in	55.8 in	-0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.6 in	-55.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	41.0 in	1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	40.3 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	56.8 in	-1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.7 in	-56.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.0 in	37.2 in	-2.2 in
Total Legroom	77 in (over 2 rows)	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	-1.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.5 ft³	46.4 ft³	-28.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.0 ft³	82.0 ft³	-29 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW 3-Series

2014 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The BMW 3-Series used to be tight inside, but it has grown with each redesign, especially the most recent one. The rear seat of the current sedan isn't nearly as roomy as that in the related 3-Series Gran Turismo hatchback. But it offers considerably more rear legroom than direct competitors like the Audi A4, Cadillac ATS, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. In fact, combined front and rear legroom is the same as in the one size-class up, ten-inch-longer Mercedes E-Class. (You do get a half-inch more rear headroom and nearly two inches more rear shoulder room in the Benz.) Beyond the specs, the BMW's rear seat is comfortably high off the floor, a rarity in the age of sedans with plunging coupe-like roof lines. see full BMW 3-Series review

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2012 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	If you have a long-legged person in the front, the rear seat legroom can be a bit small. A major issue however is that there are no vents in the backseat for climate control. This is especially noticeable in the winter. In order to keep my daughter warm driving in the mountains in the winter, we have to keep the front unbearably hot in order to circulate enough heat to keep her barely warm enough. We typically have to keep a blanket in the back seat for anyone to use in the winter when temperatures fall into the 30s. Switching to summer, the back seat can stay somewhat cool if the vents are pointed towards the back. Depending on where one sits, the front seats can block some of the airflow and it can be uncomfortably warm at times especially if sitting on the side of the Jeep that the sun is hitting. In the hottest part of the summer, we usually have to run the A/C at 3/4 full blast and on recirculate to keep the back seat comfortable. see full Jeep Wrangler review
2012	2dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	Even tho there are rear seats, I would never ride in back, too small back there. see full Jeep Wrangler review
2011	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	It has the ability to go back and forth but not tilt the base seat. Firm but not being able to adjust the angle (like electric 10 way) makes a difference for tall and full frame people. I will be looking to adjust angle asap. see full Jeep Wrangler review

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