Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
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 | 37.4 in | 41.7 in | -4.3 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 |
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.
2007 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 |
2007 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 |