Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Toyota 4Runner | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,526 mm | 4,823 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,417 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,570 kg | 1,948 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 91 L | -31 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 998 mm | -20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,435 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 980 mm | -15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,415 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 836 mm | 43 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 871 mm | -871 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,466 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,100 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 744 mm | -744 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,639 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 702 L | 255 L | 447 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.8 | 1,311 L | 23.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,642 L | 2,515 L | -1 L |
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 |
2010 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Not wide enough for circumferentially challenged bodies. Bottom cushion too narrow, confined bolsters, not long enough under thighs. see full Toyota 4Runner review |