Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Lexus RX | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 106.9 in | 1.8 in |
Length | 178.2 in | 186.2 in | -8 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 72.6 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 66.1 in | -10.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3462 lb. | 3870 lb. | -408 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.4 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 57.9 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.6 in | -55.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 42.5 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 57.1 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.4 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 38.3 ft3 | -13.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 84.7 ft3 | -26.7 ft3 |
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 |
2009 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
rear seating and space is grand. front cockpit is a bit short and chopped but acceptable. Front seats are not as comfortable as in our 2001 RX 300. The front seats are minimally acceptable. see full Lexus RX review |