Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Sienna | BMW 3-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.3 in | 108.7 in | 10.6 in |
Length | 200.0 in | 178.2 in | 21.8 in |
Width | 77.4 in | 71.5 in | 5.9 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 55.8 in | 13.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4177 lb. | 3462 lb. | 715 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 37.4 in | 4.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.8 in | 55.4 in | 8.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 0.0 in | 58.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 41.5 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 38.0 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.9 in | 55.1 in | 9.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.5 in | 0.0 in | 67.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 34.6 in | 5 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) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 45.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 43.6 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 | 18.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 94.5 ft3 | 24.8 | 69.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 148.9 ft3 | 58.0 ft3 | 90.9 ft3 |
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Room for all the kids, friends, and cargo see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
With three children having ample rear seat space was very important to us. With the tri zone air system makes it comfortable for them as well. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of space and comfortable seats see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The passenger side does not have 8 way power seat controls. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2012 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series.