Model Year | 2012 | 2021 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Mini Hardtop | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 101.1 in | 7.6 in |
Length | 178.2 in | 157.4 in | 20.8 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 68.0 in | 3.5 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 56.1 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3462 lb. | 2870 lb. | 592 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 39.9 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 51.2 in | 4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.4 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.5 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 49.6 in | 5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 32.3 in | 2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 11.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 40.7 ft3 | 17.3 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 2021 Mini Hardtop.