Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Jaguar XJ | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
supercharged 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@6100 413 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 119.4 in | -14.7 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 200.4 in | -28.7 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 76.5 in | -7.7 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 57.0 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 3384 lb. | 3958 lb. | -574 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -8.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 38.4 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 58.3 in | -4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.1 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 38.6 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 58.2 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 38.7 in | -6.7 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 81.8 in (over 2 rows) | -8.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.0 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | -6.4 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2009 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 |
2006 Jaguar XJ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of room in the big cat, however never could get comfortable behind the wheel. While large and spacious, the seats were hard, lacked lumbar support, and did not fit my back well. see full Jaguar XJ review |