Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW 2-Series | Toyota Prius | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 106.3 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 174.5 in | 176.4 in | -1.9 in |
Width | 69.8 in | 68.7 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 58.7 in | -2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3300 lb. | 3042 lb. | 258 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 38.6 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 54.9 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.7 in | -52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 42.5 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 37.6 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 53.1 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.2 in | -51.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 36.0 in | -3 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | -4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.7 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | -7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.7 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | -25.9 ft3 |
2014 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series review |
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review |
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review |