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2012 BMW 3-Series and 2007 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Kia Optima | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 107.1 in | 3.5 in |
| Length | 182.5 in | 186.4 in | -3.9 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 71.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 58.3 in | -2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3406 lb. | 3142 lb. | 264 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -1.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 39.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 57.1 in | -2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 43.7 in | -1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 38.0 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 56.3 in | -1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 37.8 in | -2.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -4.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series
| 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Kia Optima
| 2007 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
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