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2011 BMW 3-Series and 2007 Mini Hardtop Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Mini Hardtop | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 97.1 in | 11.6 in |
| Length | 181.1 in | 145.6 in | 35.5 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 66.3 in | 3.9 in |
| Height | 54.1 in | 55.4 in | -1.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3362 lb. | 2546 lb. | 816 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 11.0 gal. | 4.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.8 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 50.3 in | 5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.4 in | 0.4 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 | 29.9 in | 3.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 4.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.1 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 | 5.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.1 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | -12.9 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Mini Hardtop
| 2007 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
too small for adults see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The roof line is so low that tall people do not fit. When I tested the car my head was touching the roofliner. see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 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 |
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