Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Porsche Cayman | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | 3.4L H6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6250 251 lb-ft@4400 |
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 Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.1 in | 108.7 in | -13.6 in |
Length | 170.9 in | 181.1 in | -10.2 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.2 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 51.4 in | 54.1 in | -2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3163 lb. | 3715 lb. | -552 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 38.4 in | -38.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.3 in | -55.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 41.8 in | -41.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.8 in | -36.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.9 in | -51.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 33.7 in | -33.7 in |
Total Legroom | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | -75.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.5 ft3 | 11.1 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
2007 Porsche Cayman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 295-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD |
:) There is none. see full Porsche Cayman review |
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 |
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 |