Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Nissan GT-R | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,779 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,600 mm | 4,671 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,783 mm | 1,895 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,374 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,520 kg | 1,737 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 74 L | -14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 968 mm | 7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,389 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,133 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 851 mm | 84 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,318 mm | 1,270 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,140 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 856 mm | 671 mm | 185 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,918 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,803 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 314 L | 249 L | 65 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Nissan GT-R.