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BMW 3-Series (2010) vs. Nissan Pathfinder (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 BMW 3-Series and 2009 Nissan Pathfinder specs.

2010 BMW 3-Series and 2009 Nissan Pathfinder Specifications

Model Year 2010 2009  
Model BMW 3-Series Nissan Pathfinder  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,761 mm 2,850 mm 0 mm
Length 4,526 mm 4,884 mm 0 mm
Width 1,816 mm 1,849 mm 0 mm
Height 1,417 mm 1,829 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,570 kg 2,017 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 60 L 80 L -20 L
Headroom, Row 1 978 mm 1,016 mm 977 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,407 mm 1,481 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,410 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,054 mm 1,077 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 965 mm 1,016 mm 964 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,400 mm 1,483 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,463 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 879 mm 869 mm 10 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 932 mm -932 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,450 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,118 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 714 mm -714 mm
Total Legroom 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) 2,659 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 702 L 467 L 235 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 24.8 1,393 L 23.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,642 L 2,243 L -1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 BMW 3-Series

2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Nissan Pathfinder

2009 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review
 
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