Model Year | 2019 | 2009 | |
Model | Lexus RC | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 467 hp@7100 389 lb-ft@4800 |
4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,761 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,694 mm | 4,600 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,783 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,394 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,795 kg | 1,680 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 60 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 975 mm | 16 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,369 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,153 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 935 mm | -51 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,290 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,140 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 693 mm | 856 mm | -163 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,847 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,918 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 294 L | 314 L | -20 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Lexus RC.
2009 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 |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Power seats are very comfortable, even for long hauls. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats fit me exceptionally well. Plush enough for the wife to enjoy a long drive. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I found the sport package seats comfortable see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD |
Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 0 | Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A bit small for me, both in the seat and in the cabin in general. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
2 small for adults over 6 ft see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It has a back seat, but unless it is a short trip it is very tight for adults. see full BMW 3-Series review |