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2006 Porsche Boxster and 2011 BMW 3-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
| Model | Porsche Boxster | BMW 3-Series | |
| Engine | 3.2L H6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@4700 |
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 | 95.1 in | 108.7 in | -13.6 in |
| Length | 170.4 in | 180.6 in | -10.2 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 54.5 in | -3.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3053 lb. | 4145 lb. | -1092 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 16.1 gal. | 0.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 55.3 in | -3.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 0.0 in | 53.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.8 in | -0.2 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 | 41.6 in (over 1 rows) | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | -32.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.9 ft3 | 9.0 ft3 | 0.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.9 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | -2.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Porsche Boxster
| 2006 Porsche Boxster Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD |
sport seats provide a lot of support see full Porsche Boxster review |
| 2006 Porsche Boxster Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD |
no rear seat see full Porsche Boxster review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 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 |
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