Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Lexus RC | |
Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 467 hp@7100 389 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,731 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,600 mm | 4,694 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,783 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,374 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,685 kg | 1,795 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 66 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 991 mm | -16 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,369 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,153 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 884 mm | 51 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,318 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,140 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 856 mm | 693 mm | 163 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,918 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,847 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 314 L | 294 L | 20 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Lexus RC.