Model Year | 2021 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,761 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,595 mm | 4,526 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,702 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,529 kg | 1,570 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 60 L | -5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,003 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,041 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 965 mm | -964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,212 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 879 mm | 81 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,065 L | 702 L | -701 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0 L | 1,642 L | -1 L |
2021 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Seats are comfortable but the cockpit seems designed to enfold you and while there is plenty of dose it doesn't feel roomy. The console is over large. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |