Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
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. | 4012 lb. | -550 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 41.9 in | -4.5 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 | 41.3 in | -6.7 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 | 41.2 in | -41.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | -48.1 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 | 148.7 ft3 | -90.7 ft3 |
2012 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series.
2006 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
MOST COMFORTABLE VEHICLE FOR 7 PASSENGERS AND THE SKYVIEW MAKES A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. NISSAN RELIABILITY OF THE 3.5L IS RESOUNDING.IF THEY CAN ONLY FIX THE ROTOR ISSUE IT WOULD BE THE BEST VAN ON THE MARKET see full Nissan Quest review |