Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Mini Hardtop | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,466 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,600 mm | 3,698 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,783 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,374 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,525 kg | 1,155 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 40 L | 20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 986 mm | -11 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,278 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 955 mm | -20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,318 mm | 1,135 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 856 mm | 759 mm | 97 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,918 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,811 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 314 L | 161 L | 153 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.1 | 680 L | -668.9 |
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.
2013 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is extremely limited but it's a Mini...not a mini van! see full Mini Hardtop review |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
We're tall and have room to spare. see full Mini Hardtop review |