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2011 BMW 3-Series and 2012 Nissan LEAF Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Nissan LEAF | |
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| Transmission | |||
| 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 |
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 2012 Nissan LEAF
| 2012 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 |
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