Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Honda CR-Z | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 95.9 in | 17.7 in |
Length | 191.2 in | 160.6 in | 30.6 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 68.5 in | 4.2 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 54.9 in | 3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3659 lb. | 2637 lb. | 1022 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 36.9 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 53.8 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.5 in | -51.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 42.7 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 0.0 in | 37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 0.0 in | 57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 0.0 in | 36 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 34.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.6 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 | -7.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.3 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 | 33.2 ft3 |
2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2012 Honda CR-Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
No rear seats in the US version, which greatly reduces passenger utility. However, the storage space is much bigger than many cars in the same price range. Driver and passenger seats are otherwise adequately comfortable. see full Honda CR-Z review |