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2006 BMW X3 and 2012 Toyota Prius Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
| Model | BMW X3 | Toyota Prius | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 106.3 in | 3.8 in |
| Length | 179.7 in | 176.4 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 68.7 in | 4.3 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 58.7 in | 7.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4023 lb. | 3042 lb. | 981 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 38.6 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 54.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.7 in | -52.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 42.5 in | -2.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 53.1 in | 2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.2 in | -51.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 36.0 in | -0.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | -2.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.0 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | 8.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | 31.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 BMW X3
| 2006 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With the comfort seat option, you can customize seat position to you preference, including lumbar and shoulder adjustment. Decent support for someone up to 6 feet tall. Heated seats work very well. see full BMW X3 review |
| 2006 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats are underpadded and undercontoured see full BMW X3 review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Prius
| 2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review |
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