Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | BMW 5-Series | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 3.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 335 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
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Transmission | CVT | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,969 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,481 mm | 4,912 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,745 mm | 1,859 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,491 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,380 kg | 1,980 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 45 L | 70 L | -25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 980 mm | 1,029 mm | 979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,394 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,339 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 973 mm | -18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 914 mm | 897 mm | 17 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 612 L | 521 L | 91 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,121 L | 18.4 | -17.4 L |
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review |
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 BMW 5-Series.