Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Sienna | BMW 1-Series | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.3 in | 104.7 in | 14.6 in |
Length | 200.0 in | 171.7 in | 28.3 in |
Width | 77.4 in | 68.8 in | 8.6 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 56.0 in | 12.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4177 lb. | 3252 lb. | 925 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 37.9 in | 4.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.8 in | 54.0 in | 9.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 0.0 in | 58.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 41.4 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 37.1 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.9 in | 53.4 in | 11.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.5 in | 0.0 in | 67.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 32.0 in | 7.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.1 in | 0.0 in | 38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.1 in | 0.0 in | 61.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 51.8 in | 0.0 in | 51.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 39.5 in | 0.0 in | 39.5 in |
Total Legroom | 122 in (over 3 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 48.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 43.6 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 33.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 94.5 ft3 | 10.0 | 84.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 148.9 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 138.9 ft3 |
2010 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great for hauling mom and dad, two boys, their stuff, great grandma, the dog, and more stuff! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not cramped against the dashboard to keep the kids from kicking the seats! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2010 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Sienna LE that I have has full power driver seat which proves to bereally goodfor my back pain. see full Toyota Sienna 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 |