Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Honda CR-V | BMW 3-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 108.7 in | -5.6 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 178.2 in | 1.1 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 71.5 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 55.8 in | 10.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3389 lb. | 3462 lb. | -73 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 38.5 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 55.4 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 0.0 in | 55.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.5 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 55.1 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 34.6 in | 3.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 3.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.7 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.9 ft3 | 58.0 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
2010 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
I sometimes have elderly passengers. They do not have to squirm to get in or do calesthenics to get out. see full Honda CR-V review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The caravan style arm rests are ugly but extremely comfortable. see full Honda CR-V review |
2010 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Could not find a comfortable position, even with a power seat. see full Honda CR-V 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 |