Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Mini Hardtop | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 97.1 in | 11.6 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 143.1 in | 38 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 66.5 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 54.1 in | 55.4 in | -1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3351 lb. | 2524 lb. | 827 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 50.9 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.3 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.6 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 44.7 in | 7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 31.3 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 72.6 in (over 2 rows) | 2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.1 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 | 5.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.1 ft3 | 25.0 ft3 | -13.9 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2009 | 0 | Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall 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 | 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 |
2006 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Good support. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2006 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Its small, but not as small inside as you might think. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
what room? see full Mini Hardtop review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are okay for choildren or small adults. Since all in my family are smaller than average, we can handle short rides in the back. More normal sized people may feel somewhat cramped, especially if someone with long legs sits in front. gae see full Mini Hardtop review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat not usable for passengers. see full Mini Hardtop review |