Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Lexus GX | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,526 mm | 4,780 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,880 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,417 mm | 1,895 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,570 kg | 2,209 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 87 L | -27 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 1,021 mm | 977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,400 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 1,016 mm | 964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,392 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 935 mm | -56 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 927 mm | -927 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,440 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,433 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 632 mm | -632 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,629 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 702 L | 374 L | 328 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.8 | 1,407 L | 23.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,642 L | 2,195 L | -1 L |
2008 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2007 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
More padding, slightly larger than e46 sport seats, fully adjustable side bolsters and the Dakota leather seems thicker and softer than the e-46 leather. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
back support see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 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 | 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 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Too small for most adults. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
ride is very jiggly, can feel every imperfection in the road. I think the tires may be very poor for this car. 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 |
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 | 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tighter quarters in rear than RX see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
With a young family, not much room in the back seat for children in car seats. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Could use a couple of inches more leg room in the front, and we're only six feet tall. see full Lexus GX review |