Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
Model | Toyota Venza | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 115.0 in | -5.7 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 190.0 in | -1 in |
Width | 75.0 in | 72.0 in | 3 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 59.4 in | 4 in |
Curb Weight | 3870 lb. | 4010 lb. | -140 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 41.3 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 55.2 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 0.0 in | 56 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 42.0 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.3 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.0 in | 54.1 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 0.0 in | 56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.2 in | -0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 | 16.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.4 | 18.4 ft3 | 16 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.1 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
2012 Toyota Venza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have had many adult passengers in the rear seats - all have commented without prompting on the ample leg room, comfortable seats, and attractiveness of the panoramic glass roof. see full Toyota Venza review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo.