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Toyota Prius c (2012) vs. BMW 5-Series (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Toyota Prius c and 2008 BMW 5-Series specs.

2012 Toyota Prius c and 2008 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2012 2008  
Model Toyota Prius c BMW 5-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 100.4 in 113.6 in -13.2 in
Length 157.3 in 191.2 in -33.9 in
Width 66.7 in 72.7 in -6 in
Height 56.9 in 58.7 in -1.8 in
Curb Weight 2500 lb. 3659 lb. -1159 lb.
Fuel Capacity 9.5 gal. 18.5 gal. -9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.6 in 37.6 in 1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 52.3 in 57.3 in -5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.0 in 0.0 in 51 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.7 in 41.5 in 0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.0 in 37.6 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 51.7 in 57.2 in -5.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 50.8 in 0.0 in 50.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.0 in 36.0 in -1 in
Total Legroom 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 77.5 in (over 2 rows) -0.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 17.1 ft3 17.6 ft3 -0.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 0.0 58.3 ft3 -58.3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Prius c

2012 Toyota Prius c Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Hatch 73-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
I'm 6ft, 190lb. and I feel OK driving this car. It's similar to 2003 Civic, and obviously less than 2012 Accord. see full Toyota Prius c review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 5-Series

2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 RWD
Twenty-way adjustable seat. 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
2007 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
best seats on the market today see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2007 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review
 
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