Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Kia Amanti | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 110.2 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 182.5 in | 196.0 in | -13.5 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 72.8 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 58.5 in | -2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3406 lb. | 3770 lb. | -364 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.0 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 58.1 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 44.5 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 38.4 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 57.5 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 37.0 in | -1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -4.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | -2.5 ft3 |
2012 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series.
2009 Kia Amanti Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space, leather. see full Kia Amanti review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Car seat for kid and room for in-laws. see full Kia Amanti review |