Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Jaguar XF | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | supercharged 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 420 hp@6250 413 lb-ft@4000 |
4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.5 in | 110.6 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 195.3 in | 182.5 in | 12.8 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 71.3 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 56.3 in | 1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4194 lb. | 3759 lb. | 435 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.4 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.3 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 55.1 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 42.0 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 37.7 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 55.1 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 35.1 in | 1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
Cargo Volume | 17.7 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 |
2009 Jaguar XF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Infinitely adjustable. Good side support,. very soft leather, but firmness control and heating/cooling make them comfortable in all conditions. see full Jaguar XF review |
2009 Jaguar XF Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
not as roomy in the rear compared to, say, the BMW 5 series, especially with the front seats set all the way back. see full Jaguar XF review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 420hp 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Rear seat legroom and headroom can be tight if over 6 feet tall. see full Jaguar XF review |
2012 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series.