Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Scion xB | BMW 5-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 113.6 in | -11.2 in |
Length | 167.3 in | 191.2 in | -23.9 in |
Width | 69.3 in | 72.7 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 62.6 in | 58.7 in | 3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3086 lb. | 3659 lb. | -573 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.6 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 57.3 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 0.0 in | 52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.5 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 37.6 in | 3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 57.2 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.7 in | 0.0 in | 46.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.0 in | 2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.7 ft3 | 17.6 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 69.9 ft3 | 58.3 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 |
2012 Scion xB Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room for the driver and passenger. Easy to slide and adjust both seats. see full Scion xB review |
2009 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2009 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review |