Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Audi Q7 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 118.2 in | -13.5 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 200.2 in | -28.5 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 78.1 in | -9.3 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 68.4 in | -12.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3252 lb. | 5015 lb. | -1763 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -12.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 39.5 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 58.7 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.3 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.0 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 58.1 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 37.1 in | -5.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.6 in | -48.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | -34.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | -0.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 10.0 | 40.1 ft3 | -30.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 ft3 | 88.7 ft3 | -78.7 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2008 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 |
2007 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The middle seat of all the SUVs we looked at, had the most room to move furthest forward or backward to allow far rear seat passengers most accommodation. see full Audi Q7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat legroom is greater than other vehicles I evaluated in this category: Acura MDX, BMW X5, Mercedes ML; seats more plush; more cargo space. see full Audi Q7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front seats for long drives. see full Audi Q7 review |