Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Honda S2000 | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | 2.2L I4 DOHC-4v 237 hp@7800 162 lb-ft@6800 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5900 332 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 94.5 in | 108.7 in | -14.2 in |
Length | 162.2 in | 180.6 in | -18.4 in |
Width | 68.9 in | 70.2 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 50.0 in | 54.5 in | -4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2855 lb. | 4001 lb. | -1146 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.1 gal. | -2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 34.6 in | 38.0 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.7 in | 55.3 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.8 in | 0.0 in | 49.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.3 in | 41.8 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.5 in | -36.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 31.9 in | -31.9 in |
Total Legroom | 44.3 in (over 1 rows) | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | -29.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.0 ft3 | 9.0 ft3 | -4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.0 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | -7.2 ft3 |
2007 Honda S2000 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 237-horsepower 2.2L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Seat feels hard and is difficult to get adjusted properly. see full Honda S2000 review |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 237-horsepower 2.2L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
this car is engineered for speed, no wasted space.front quarters are cramped as one would expect with a roadster see full Honda S2000 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 |