Model Year | 2019 | 2011 | |
Model | Tesla Model 3 | BMW 3-Series | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 108.7 in | 4.5 in |
Length | 184.8 in | 178.2 in | 6.6 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 71.5 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 55.9 in | 0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3552 lb. | 3340 lb. | 212 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -15.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.5 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 55.4 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.5 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.5 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 55.1 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.2 in | 34.6 in | 0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 1.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.0 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 3 ft3 |
2019 Tesla Model 3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD |
The 12 way power driver and passenger seats are very comfortable and the side bolstering is just right. The "vegan leather" in the car feels softer than real leather. I don't know how well it will hold up. My Prius has another type of this leather and that driver's seat has held up better than any leather seat I've sat in. see full Tesla Model 3 review |
2019 Tesla Model 3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD |
The back seat cushion is too low, which means there is no thigh support and your knees are level with your chest. There is also no foot room, but there is enough leg room. The rest of the backseat is comfortable, but the lack of foot room and low cushion are annoying. see full Tesla Model 3 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 |