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2014 BMW 3-Series and 2008 Toyota Prius Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Toyota Prius | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 335 hp@5800 330 lb-ft@1200 |
1.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 76 hp@5000 82 lb-ft@4200 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 106.3 in | 4.3 in |
| Length | 182.1 in | 175.0 in | 7.1 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 67.9 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 58.1 in | -1.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4045 lb. | 2890 lb. | 1155 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.3 in | -0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.0 in | -51 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 53.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.6 in | -51.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 38.6 in | -3.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | -3.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.5 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.0 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 38.6 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW 3-Series
| 2014 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | The BMW 3-Series used to be tight inside, but it has grown with each redesign, especially the most recent one. The rear seat of the current sedan isn't nearly as roomy as that in the related 3-Series Gran Turismo hatchback. But it offers considerably more rear legroom than direct competitors like the Audi A4, Cadillac ATS, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. In fact, combined front and rear legroom is the same as in the one size-class up, ten-inch-longer Mercedes E-Class. (You do get a half-inch more rear headroom and nearly two inches more rear shoulder room in the Benz.) Beyond the specs, the BMW's rear seat is comfortably high off the floor, a rarity in the age of sedans with plunging coupe-like roof lines. see full BMW 3-Series review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW 3-Series
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Prius
| 2008 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Excellent for tall, long legged people - even more leg room than a Cadillac, which appears larger. My children love it! Also plenty of head room for tall people. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
More room than other cars this size. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Do a lot of driving, it will provide required comfort. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
It will work well for passagers see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Comparable to Camry rear seat room see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Fold down seats and rear hatch entrance to place long cargo easily in space. HondaCivic did not have trunk access to rear seats. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Surprisingly good room for back seat passengers, though tight with a convertible carseat see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Better than my previous mid-size sedan/wagon. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
good driving position - you can see well and everything is to hand. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
room for proper adults in the back with good height and leg room. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2008 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
No height adjustment and a bizarre seating angle. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Seat needs more lower back support for distance driving. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
If you are much over 5 foot 10 inches tall, the drivers seat might get a little tight. Not much leg support either as the bottom cushion is very short. I hear the 2010 redesign helped with this. Since I use this car for not much more than an hour commute, I tolerate the seat as the rest of the car is so darn good. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
no comment. We like what we have see full Toyota Prius review |
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