Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Nissan LEAF | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 106.3 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 178.2 in | 175.0 in | 3.2 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 69.7 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 61.0 in | -5.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3462 lb. | 3366 lb. | 96 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 41.2 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.4 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.5 in | -51.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 42.1 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.3 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 52.5 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 31.1 in | 3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 14.5 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 0.0 | 58 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 |
2011 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |