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2010 BMW 3-Series and 2009 Nissan Quest Specifications
| Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Nissan Quest | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 124.0 in | -15.3 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 204.1 in | -25.9 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 77.6 in | -6.1 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 71.9 in | -16.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3462 lb. | 4291 lb. | -829 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 41.7 in | -3.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 63.7 in | -8.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 65.6 in | -65.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.7 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 41.7 in | -3.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 66.2 in | -11.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 67.4 in | -67.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 42.1 in | -7.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.6 in | -61.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.6 in | -39.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 123.4 in (over 3 rows) | -47.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -7.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.8 | 87.7 ft3 | -62.9 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 145.7 ft3 | -87.7 ft3 |
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 | ||
| 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 |
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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