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2008 BMW 3-Series and 2009 Nissan Quest Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Nissan Quest | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 3,150 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,526 mm | 5,184 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,971 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,417 mm | 1,826 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,570 kg | 1,946 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 76 L | -16 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 1,059 mm | 977 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,618 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,666 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 1,059 mm | 964 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,681 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,712 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 1,069 mm | 878 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 955 mm | -955 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,565 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,270 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,006 mm | -1 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 3,134 mm (over 3 rows) | -2 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 702 L | 915 L | -213 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.8 | 2,483 L | 22.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,642 L | 4,126 L | -3 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 3-Series
| 2008 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats fit me exceptionally well. Plush enough for the wife to enjoy a long drive. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I found the sport package seats comfortable see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Power seats are very comfortable, even for long hauls. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
More padding, slightly larger than e46 sport seats, fully adjustable side bolsters and the Dakota leather seems thicker and softer than the e-46 leather. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
back support see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 | 0 | Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Too small for most adults. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
ride is very jiggly, can feel every imperfection in the road. I think the tires may be very poor for this car. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It has a back seat, but unless it is a short trip it is very tight for adults. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A bit small for me, both in the seat and in the cabin in general. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tighter quarters in rear than RX see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
With a young family, not much room in the back seat for children in car seats. see full BMW 3-Series review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Nissan Quest
| 2009 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Superior to other minivans in ease of entry, available legroom, and comfort. see full Nissan Quest review |
| 2009 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seat is not as comfortable as Chrysler or Toyota. This is not an issue except for very long trips (6-8 hrs). see full Nissan Quest review |
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