Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Toyota Sienna | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 119.3 in | -8.7 in |
Length | 182.1 in | 200.0 in | -17.9 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 77.4 in | -6.1 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 68.9 in | -12.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3545 lb. | 4177 lb. | -632 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 42.0 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 63.8 in | -8.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.4 in | -58.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.9 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 40.2 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 64.9 in | -9.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 67.5 in | -67.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 39.6 in | -4.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.1 in | -38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.1 in | -61.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.8 in | -51.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.5 in | -39.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 122 in (over 3 rows) | -45 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.5 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 | -26.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.5 | 94.5 ft3 | -77 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.0 ft3 | 148.9 ft3 | -95.9 ft3 |
2015 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 BMW 3-Series.
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Room for all the kids, friends, and cargo see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
With three children having ample rear seat space was very important to us. With the tri zone air system makes it comfortable for them as well. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of space and comfortable seats see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The passenger side does not have 8 way power seat controls. see full Toyota Sienna review |