Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW Z4 | Scion iQ | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.2 in | 78.7 in | 19.5 in |
Length | 161.9 in | 120.1 in | 41.8 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 66.1 in | 4 in |
Height | 49.9 in | 59.1 in | -9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3108 lb. | 2127 lb. | 981 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 8.5 gal. | 6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.3 in | 37.7 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.5 in | 53.1 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 40.9 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.2 in | -50.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 33.8 in | -33.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 28.6 in | -28.6 in |
Total Legroom | 42 in (over 1 rows) | 69.5 in (over 2 rows) | -27.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.9 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 | 8.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.9 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 | -4.8 ft3 |
2006 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Adjustable thigh bolster and seat back bolsters offer great support and the Nappa leather is grippy to prevent sliding around. see full BMW Z4 review |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
I find the front seat, even heated, to have great lumbar support, my sciatica does not bother me even when I have to use the clutch. Those with long legs are amazed at all the leg room available. see full BMW Z4 review |
2005 | 2dr Convertible 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
enough leg room for a six-footer (unlike the Miata we almost bought) see full BMW Z4 review |
2006 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
low roof line, long doors make entryb and exit difficult see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no rear seat. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
I would not recommend the car for EXTREMELY long road trips or the like. Comfort wise, if you used to something that is very plush or soft the car will feel too hard on badly paved roads. see full BMW Z4 review |
2012 Scion iQ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Hatch 94-horsepower 1.3L I4 CVT FWD |
For such a small car, it's surprising roomy up front. I'm 6' 200 lbs and have no problem getting in. Comfort is good with plenty of head room. Back seat is very tiny but one person could sit there fairly comfortably by sitting sideways as the front passenger seat sits a little farther forward than the driver seat. Passenger seat has plenty of room since there is no glove box that gets in the way. see full Scion iQ review |
2012 Scion iQ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Hatch 94-horsepower 1.3L I4 CVT FWD |
Rear seat room is pretty small. An adult would have to sit sideways to make use of it (our dealer sat back there during our test drive. If there are more than one or two people who will be using this car at one time, it's probably not the right choice. see full Scion iQ review |