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2008 BMW 5-Series and 2012 Toyota Matrix Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
| Model | BMW 5-Series | Toyota Matrix | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,885 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,856 mm | 4,366 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,847 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,491 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,660 kg | 1,300 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 50 L | 20 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 955 mm | 1,029 mm | 954 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,328 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 998 mm | -43 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,453 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,110 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 914 mm | 919 mm | -5 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 498 L | 561 L | -63 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,651 L | 1,741 L | 0 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 5-Series
| 2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
best seats on the market today see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Matrix
| 2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |
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