Toyota Sienna (2009) vs. BMW X3 (2014) Specs

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2009 Toyota Sienna and 2014 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2009	2014
Model	Toyota Sienna	BMW X3
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300
Transmission	5-speed automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	119.3 in	110.6 in	8.7 in
Length	200.0 in	183.0 in	17 in
Width	77.4 in	74.1 in	3.3 in
Height	68.9 in	65.4 in	3.5 in
Curb Weight	4398 lb.	4222 lb.	176 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	17.7 gal.	2.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	42.0 in	40.7 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.8 in	57.3 in	6.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	58.4 in	0.0 in	58.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.9 in	39.9 in	3 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.2 in	39.1 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	64.9 in	56.0 in	8.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	67.5 in	0.0 in	67.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.6 in	36.8 in	2.8 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)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	45.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	43.6 ft³	27.6 ft³	16 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	94.5 ft³	27.6	66.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	148.9 ft³	63.3 ft³	85.6 ft³

2009 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
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

2009 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

2014 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Thanks partly to power-adjustable side bolsters, the X3's optional sport seats are both supportive and comfortable. They're firm where you want them to be firm, yet (unlike those in the Audi and Mercedes-Benz) cushy where you want them to be cushy. The Volvo XC60's seats are also very comfortable, but can't quite match the BMW's lateral support. You sit substantially higher than in a BMW sedan, both relative to the ground and to the instrument panel. The windshield is more distant than in the original X3, making the current one seem considerably larger, but it remains more upright than in most recently designed crossovers. The forward visibility many people buy a crossover to get can be gotten here. Rear seat legroom increased by an inch with the 2011 redesign, and is now competitive. A couple of adults will fit, so there's no compelling functional reason to step up to the X5 unless you require tall people to be comfortable back there. see full BMW X3 review

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