Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Uplander | BMW 3-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 108.7 in | 4.3 in |
Length | 191.0 in | 178.2 in | 12.8 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 71.5 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 70.5 in | 55.8 in | 14.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4084 lb. | 3462 lb. | 622 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.5 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 55.4 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 41.5 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.0 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 62.0 in | 55.1 in | 6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 63.7 in | 0.0 in | 63.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 34.6 in | 2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.5 in | 0.0 in | 37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.1 in | 0.0 in | 60.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.3 in | 0.0 in | 34.3 in |
Total Legroom | 111.7 in (over 3 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 35.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.7 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 | -7.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 71.0 ft3 | 24.8 | 46.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 120.0 ft3 | 58.0 ft3 | 62 ft3 |
2008 Chevrolet Uplander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Good for hauling the family and cargo . see full Chevrolet Uplander review |
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 |