Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Toyota Sienna | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 119.3 in | -14.6 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 200.0 in | -28.3 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 77.4 in | -8.6 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 68.9 in | -12.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3252 lb. | 4177 lb. | -925 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 42.0 in | -4.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 63.8 in | -9.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.4 in | -58.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.9 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 40.2 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 64.9 in | -11.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 67.5 in | -67.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 39.6 in | -7.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.1 in | -38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.1 in | -61.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.8 in | -51.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.5 in | -39.5 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 122 in (over 3 rows) | -48.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 | -33.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 10.0 | 94.5 ft3 | -84.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 ft3 | 148.9 ft3 | -138.9 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2009 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 |
2010 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great for hauling mom and dad, two boys, their stuff, great grandma, the dog, and more stuff! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not cramped against the dashboard to keep the kids from kicking the seats! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2010 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Sienna LE that I have has full power driver seat which proves to bereally goodfor my back pain. see full Toyota Sienna review |