BMW 3-Series (2014) vs. Toyota Prius (2017) Specs

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2014 BMW 3-Series and 2017 Toyota Prius Specifications

Model Year	2014	2017
Model	BMW 3-Series	Toyota Prius
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 335 hp@5800 330 lb-ft@1200	1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 95 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@3600
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	178.7 in	3.4 in
Width	71.3 in	69.3 in	2 in
Height	56.5 in	58.1 in	-1.6 in
Curb Weight	4045 lb.	3075 lb.	970 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	11.3 gal.	4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	39.4 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.1 in	55.0 in	0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.4 in	-53.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	43.2 in	-1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	37.4 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	53.0 in	2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	51.9 in	-51.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.0 in	33.4 in	1.6 in
Total Legroom	77 in (over 2 rows)	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	0.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.5 ft³	24.6 ft³	-7.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.0 ft³	62.7 ft³	-9.7 ft³

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

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2017 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	For a compact hatchback, the new Toyota Prius feels very roomy inside. It helps that the tall, sloping console of the third-generation Prius has been replaced by one with a much less intrusive (if also less sporty) design. The deep instrument panel is scooped out on top, while the windshield is large and distant. The view forward from the driver seat is very open, but anyone who isn't a goldfish will find it unusual. It's like driving a spaceship, in two senses. Or a small minivan. The Ford C-MAX has a crossover-like driving position and the most comfortable seats. The front seats in the Prius are nicely shaped, but less firm. Those in the Volt could use more contour. I found the Civic's front seats somewhat uncomfortable. The Volt feels far tighter inside. Up front the windshield seems far smaller than that in the Prius. The back seat, while its cushion is comfortably positioned, threatens to induce claustrophobia. Both the Prius and the Volt have restricted visbility to the sides and especially to the rear. The view is much better from the driver seat in the C-MAX. see full Toyota Prius review

2017 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Rear seat passengers in the Prius have far more knee room than those in the Volt, and feel far less closed in. Despite a low-mounted seat cushion, though, headroom is limited. Rear seat passengers in the C-MAX enjoy a much more comfortably positioned seat cushion, significantly more headroom, and better outward visibility. see full Toyota Prius review

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