Model Year | 2014 | 2010 | |
Model | BMW 2-Series | Toyota Highlander | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 109.8 in | -3.9 in |
Length | 174.5 in | 188.4 in | -13.9 in |
Width | 69.8 in | 75.2 in | -5.4 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 68.1 in | -12.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3300 lb. | 3847 lb. | -547 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.6 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 59.7 in | -5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 43.2 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 40.1 in | -3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 59.5 in | -6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.5 in | -56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 38.3 in | -5.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.3 in | -42.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -36.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.7 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.7 | 42.3 ft3 | -28.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.7 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -81.7 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 |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |