Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | BMW Z4 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6600 220 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 98.2 in | 6.5 in |
Length | 172.2 in | 161.1 in | 11.1 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 70.1 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 51.1 in | 4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3626 lb. | 3086 lb. | 540 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 37.3 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 52.5 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.0 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 0.0 in | 37 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 42.2 in | 0.0 in | 42.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 0.0 in | 32 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 42 in (over 1 rows) | 31.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 8.5 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 | 0 ft3 |
2010 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 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Adjustable thigh bolster and seat back bolsters offer great support and the Nappa leather is grippy to prevent sliding around. see full BMW Z4 review |
2008 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
no back seats see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
I would not recommend the car for EXTREMELY long road trips or the like. Comfort wise, if you used to something that is very plush or soft the car will feel too hard on badly paved roads. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no rear seat. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
low roof line, long doors make entryb and exit difficult see full BMW Z4 review |