Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan 350Z | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6800 268 lb-ft@4800 |
4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 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 | 3585 lb. | 4145 lb. | -560 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 |
2007 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 |
2007 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
very cramped, not designed for very long rides. Not for tall people. see full Nissan 350Z review |
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 |
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.