Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Toyota Prius v | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 109.4 in | 4.2 in |
Length | 191.2 in | 181.7 in | 9.5 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 69.9 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 62.0 in | -3.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3648 lb. | 3274 lb. | 374 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 39.6 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 55.9 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.5 in | -53.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.3 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.6 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 55.2 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.5 in | -53.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 35.9 in | 0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.6 ft3 | 34.3 ft3 | -16.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.3 ft3 | 67.3 ft3 | -9 ft3 |
2006 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I have 20 way power seats w/ lumbar. very nice. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2006 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I'm 5' 9" and the front seat room semed cavernous to me. I once had a 6' 5" passenger in the front seat who voiced no complaint. 10. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
My car did not have either the sports seats nor the comfort seats, both of which I tried and found superior; significantly so. The 'base' seats in my car were not the best seats I've ever had in a car although in fairness, they did not punish my lower back as once did the seats in my Infiniti G35x. They were adequate; more an ally than a foe. They also lacked meaningful thigh or side bolsters and so were clearly the choice of Buick-minded buyers, and so did not invite spirited driving. I score thm a 6. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2013 Toyota Prius v Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Wagon 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I am just over 6 ft. and spouse at 5ft 4. The seat can be raised plus forward and back. It fit us both well. see full Toyota Prius v review |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Comfortable rear seating. Very roomy. see full Toyota Prius v review |