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2008 Nissan 350Z and 2010 BMW 3-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan 350Z
| 2008 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 |
| 2008 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It was a two seater, and I enjoy driving with people around. see full Nissan 350Z review |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 BMW 3-Series
| 2010 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 |
| 2010 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 | 0 | Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall 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 | 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 |
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