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2006 Nissan 350Z and 2008 BMW 3-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Nissan 350Z | BMW 3-Series | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4800 |
4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 108.7 in | -4.4 in |
| Length | 169.8 in | 180.6 in | -10.8 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 52.5 in | 54.5 in | -2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3580 lb. | 4145 lb. | -565 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 16.1 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 38.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 55.3 in | -1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.8 in | 0.8 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 | 42.6 in (over 1 rows) | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | -31.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 4.1 ft3 | 9.0 ft3 | -4.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.1 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | -8.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Nissan 350Z
| 2006 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
lots of room in front seats see full Nissan 350Z review |
| 2006 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
NO rear seat, limited hatch space see full Nissan 350Z review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There was no rear seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There are no rear seats in this vehicle. Was considering a 2 seater, but wife was not impressed so obtaining approval from that quarter would have been difficult. see full Nissan 350Z review |
| 2005 | 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no back seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
| 2005 | 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is much rear visibility. see full Nissan 350Z review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 3-Series
| 2008 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
More padding, slightly larger than e46 sport seats, fully adjustable side bolsters and the Dakota leather seems thicker and softer than the e-46 leather. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
back support see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 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 | 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 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Too small for most adults. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
ride is very jiggly, can feel every imperfection in the road. I think the tires may be very poor for this car. 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 |
| 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 | 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tighter quarters in rear than RX see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
With a young family, not much room in the back seat for children in car seats. see full BMW 3-Series review |
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