Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | BMW Z4 | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,494 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,112 mm | 4,785 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,267 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,410 kg | 1,745 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 73 L | -18 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 947 mm | 1,031 mm | 946 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,334 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,440 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,019 mm | -1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,511 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,435 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 973 mm | -973 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,074 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 742 mm | -742 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,067 mm (over 1 row) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 261 L | 292 L | -31 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 9.2 | 1,198 L | 8.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.2 | 2,701 L | 7.2 |
2008 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 |
2008 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
no back seats 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 |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no rear seat. see full BMW Z4 review |
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 |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |