Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Venza | BMW 1-Series | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 104.7 in | 4.6 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 171.7 in | 17.3 in |
Width | 75.0 in | 68.8 in | 6.2 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 56.0 in | 7.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3760 lb. | 3252 lb. | 508 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.9 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 54.0 in | 6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 0.0 in | 56 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.4 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.1 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.0 in | 53.4 in | 5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 0.0 in | 56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 32.0 in | 7.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 5.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.1 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 60.1 ft3 |
2011 Toyota Venza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have had many adult passengers in the rear seats - all have commented without prompting on the ample leg room, comfortable seats, and attractiveness of the panoramic glass roof. see full Toyota Venza review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Room for a family with 2 kids. see full Toyota Venza review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Ergonomics. see full Toyota Venza review |
2008 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review |