Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 98.8 in | 9.9 in |
Length | 180.6 in | 161.1 in | 19.5 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 67.9 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 54.5 in | 59.1 in | -4.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3792 lb. | 3164 lb. | 628 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 40.7 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 52.8 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 39.4 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 37.2 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 42.1 in | 7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.9 in | 31.5 in | 0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | 70.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.0 ft3 | 5.0 ft3 | 4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 ft3 | 5.0 ft3 | 7.2 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.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle.