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2012 BMW 3-Series and 2010 Toyota Prius Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
| 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 | 175.6 in | 2.6 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 | 37.4 in | 38.6 in | -1.2 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 2012 BMW 3-Series
| 2012 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 2012 BMW 3-Series
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Toyota Prius
| 2010 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I can seat comforably up front and rear passanger have plenty of knee room see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I have had people 6ft 2 inches in the back and they had head and leg room. The Insight is very tight and I, whom is 5 foot 10 inches tall had my head touching the roof, well the top the rear hatch actually. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
It fits. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Everyone has leg room see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
no lumbar support on low end models see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I think that the seats should be more supportive for back comfort see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
No height adjustment and a bizarre seating angle. see full Toyota Prius review |
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