Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 EV | BMW 1-Series | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 104.7 in | 0 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 171.7 in | 8.4 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 68.8 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 56.0 in | 10.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4032 lb. | 3252 lb. | 780 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | -14 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 37.9 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 54.0 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.4 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 37.1 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 53.4 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 32.0 in | 6.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 6.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 37.2 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 63 ft3 |
2013 Toyota RAV4 EV Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 154-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
im my opinion the seats could have been a little more comfortable. see full Toyota RAV4 EV review |
2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review |
2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review |