Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Toyota Sienna | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 3,030 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,526 mm | 5,085 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,984 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,417 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,570 kg | 1,939 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 76 L | -16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 950 mm | 1,041 mm | 949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,651 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,488 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 1,008 mm | 964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,641 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,679 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 955 mm | -76 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 973 mm | -973 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,552 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,278 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,906 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 702 L | 1,107 L | 701 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.8 | 2,466 L | 22.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,642 L | 4,248 L | -3 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series.
2011 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great for hauling mom and dad, two boys, their stuff, great grandma, the dog, and more stuff! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not cramped against the dashboard to keep the kids from kicking the seats! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2010 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Sienna LE that I have has full power driver seat which proves to bereally goodfor my back pain. see full Toyota Sienna review |