Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Toyota Prius v | BMW 5-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 113.6 in | -4.2 in |
Length | 181.7 in | 191.2 in | -9.5 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 72.7 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 62.0 in | 58.7 in | 3.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3274 lb. | 3659 lb. | -385 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.6 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 57.3 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 0.0 in | 53.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.5 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.6 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 57.2 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 0.0 in | 53.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 36.0 in | -0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | -0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 17.6 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.3 ft3 | 58.3 ft3 | 9 ft3 |
2012 Toyota Prius v Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Wagon 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I am just over 6 ft. and spouse at 5ft 4. The seat can be raised plus forward and back. It fit us both well. see full Toyota Prius v review |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Comfortable rear seating. Very roomy. see full Toyota Prius v review |
2010 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 |
2010 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 |