Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Mini Convertible | BMW 3-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 108.7 in | -11.6 in |
Length | 143.1 in | 180.6 in | -37.5 in |
Width | 66.5 in | 70.2 in | -3.7 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 54.5 in | 1 in |
Curb Weight | 2700 lb. | 3792 lb. | -1092 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.1 gal. | -2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 55.3 in | -4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.8 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.5 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 49.3 in | -10.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 27.5 in | 31.9 in | -4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 68.8 in (over 2 rows) | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | -4.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 4.2 ft3 | 9.0 ft3 | -4.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.2 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | -8 ft3 |
2007 Mini Convertible Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
no leg room see full Mini Convertible review |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The rear seat is usable only as a package tray, though it does serve to hold a second carry-on bag. see full Mini Convertible 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 |