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2011 BMW 3-Series and 2013 Toyota Prius Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Toyota Prius | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 106.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 176.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 68.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 58.7 in | -2.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3462 lb. | 3042 lb. | 420 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.6 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.7 in | -52.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 42.5 in | -1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 53.1 in | 2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.2 in | -51.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.0 in | -1.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | 3.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Toyota Prius
| 2013 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review |
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