Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Mazda MPV | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 111.8 in | -3.1 in |
Length | 178.2 in | 189.5 in | -11.3 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 72.1 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 69.1 in | -13.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3462 lb. | 3754 lb. | -292 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 41.0 in | -3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 59.8 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 40.8 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.3 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 60.8 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 62.6 in | -62.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 37.0 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.0 in | -38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 58.1 in | -58.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.9 in | -46.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | -37.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.8 | 53.7 ft3 | -28.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 127.0 ft3 | -69 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.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Mazda MPV.