Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | BMW 1-Series | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 104.7 in | 5.1 in |
Length | 188.4 in | 172.2 in | 16.2 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 68.8 in | 6.4 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 56.0 in | 12.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3946 lb. | 3208 lb. | 738 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 37.9 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 54.0 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 41.4 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 37.1 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 53.4 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 0.0 in | 56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 32.0 in | 6.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.3 in | 0.0 in | 42.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 0.0 in | 29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 37.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 0.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 10.0 | 32.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 85.4 ft3 |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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 |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
2012 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | You simply can't find a much better driver seat for a combination of long-distance comfort and support during aggressive cornering than the one in the BMW 135is. The seat feels firm and substantial, but with enough padding that church pew metaphors will remain far from your mind. The side bolsters are power-adjustable, so they can be snug when you want them to be snug, but not otherwise. Neither of the other cars has adjustable bolsters, and the Z's are too widely spaced for my average build. The BMW's seats also felt the most comfortable to me. see full BMW 1-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 1-Series.