Model Year | 2006 | 2020 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Toyota RAV4 | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 105.9 in | 7.7 in |
Length | 191.2 in | 180.9 in | 10.3 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 73.0 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 67.0 in | -8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3648 lb. | 3370 lb. | 278 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 39.5 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.8 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.3 in | -54.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.0 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.5 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 56.4 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 47.7 in | -47.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 37.8 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.6 ft3 | 37.6 ft3 | -20 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.3 ft3 | 0.0 | 58.3 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 |
2020 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
I initially noted that the well-bolstered driver seat felt "ok." But after a few hours in it my rear started to feel sore. To be fair, I haven't had enough seat time in competitors to state that they fit me better. And even if they do, this could just be me. People come in many different shapes and sizes, have different postures, and so forth. Pity seat designers! The upshot: no one else can tell you how comfortable a seat will be for you. Make the test drive as long as you can before buying. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2020 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Seats are comfortable but the cockpit seems designed to enfold you and while there is plenty of dose it doesn't feel roomy. The console is over large. see full Toyota RAV4 review |