Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan LEAF | BMW Z4 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 98.2 in | 8.1 in |
Length | 175.0 in | 161.9 in | 13.1 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 70.1 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 49.9 in | 11.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3366 lb. | 3108 lb. | 258 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -14.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 37.3 in | 3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 52.5 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 0.0 in | 51.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.0 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 0.0 in | 37.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 0.0 in | 52.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 0.0 in | 50 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 0.0 in | 31.1 in |
Total Legroom | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 42 in (over 1 rows) | 31.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.5 ft3 | 11.9 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 11.9 ft3 | -11.9 |
2012 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |
2006 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Adjustable thigh bolster and seat back bolsters offer great support and the Nappa leather is grippy to prevent sliding around. see full BMW Z4 review |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
I find the front seat, even heated, to have great lumbar support, my sciatica does not bother me even when I have to use the clutch. Those with long legs are amazed at all the leg room available. see full BMW Z4 review |
2005 | 2dr Convertible 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
enough leg room for a six-footer (unlike the Miata we almost bought) see full BMW Z4 review |
2006 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
low roof line, long doors make entryb and exit difficult see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no rear seat. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
I would not recommend the car for EXTREMELY long road trips or the like. Comfort wise, if you used to something that is very plush or soft the car will feel too hard on badly paved roads. see full BMW Z4 review |