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2011 BMW 3-Series and 2008 Nissan Quest Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
| 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 |
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 2008 Nissan Quest
| 2008 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 |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The bench back seems kinds stiff after sitting in the captains chairs.That is one thing they could improve. see full Nissan Quest review |
| 2008 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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