| Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
| Model | BMW Z4 | Honda Element | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 98.3 in | 101.4 in | -3.1 in |
| Length | 166.9 in | 169.3 in | -2.4 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 71.5 in | -1 in |
| Height | 50.8 in | 70.4 in | -19.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3241 lb. | 3371 lb. | -130 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 43.3 in | -4.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 57.1 in | -3.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.0 in | -38 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.2 in | -52.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 47.6 in | -47.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.1 in | -39.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 42.2 in (over 1 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -37.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.9 ft3 | 26.0 ft3 | -15.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.9 ft3 | 77.1 ft3 | -66.2 ft3 |
| 2010 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
What rear seat? see full BMW Z4 review |
| 2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
no back seats see full BMW Z4 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Honda Element.