Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Toyota Avalon | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 111.0 in | -2.3 in |
Length | 178.2 in | 195.2 in | -17 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 72.2 in | -0.7 in |
Height | 55.9 in | 57.5 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3340 lb. | 3461 lb. | -121 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.5 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 58.2 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 42.1 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.9 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 56.9 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 39.2 in | -4.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | -5.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -4 ft3 |
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 |
2013 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Compounding the Avalon's lack of suspension compliance, its seats are also firm, yet lacking in lateral support. You very much sit on them rather than in them. On a long drive my rear end reported impinged circulation. The front passenger is even worse off, as the tilt of that seat can be adjusted only in the Limited. Rear seat passengers also complained about overly firm, insufficiently contoured cushions. see full Toyota Avalon review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Toyota Avalon.