Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Scion tC | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,600 mm | 4,420 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,783 mm | 1,755 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,374 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,525 kg | 1,318 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 55 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 955 mm | 20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,351 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 930 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,318 mm | 1,270 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,201 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 856 mm | 853 mm | 3 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,918 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,910 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 314 L | 362 L | -48 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.1 | 1,002 L | 10.1 |
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 |
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 |
2006 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Actual adults can sit in it comfortably see full Scion tC review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample width; able to find comfortable driving position even without telescoping steering wheel. see full Scion tC review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seat fabric is very rough and stains are unusually difficult to remove, but the fabric is at least durable. Rear seat is split folding, and also reclines. Rear seat is actually usable (have a child seat installed back there), panoramic moonroof is nice. see full Scion tC review |
2006 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample room, but difficult to exit from rear seat. see full Scion tC review |