Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Nissan Quest | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 124.0 in | -19.3 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 204.1 in | -32.4 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 77.6 in | -8.8 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 71.9 in | -15.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3252 lb. | 4291 lb. | -1039 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 41.7 in | -3.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 63.7 in | -9.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 65.6 in | -65.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.7 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 41.7 in | -4.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 66.2 in | -12.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 67.4 in | -67.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 42.1 in | -10.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.6 in | -61.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.6 in | -39.6 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 123.4 in (over 3 rows) | -50 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -22.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 10.0 | 87.7 ft3 | -77.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 ft3 | 145.7 ft3 | -135.7 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 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Superior to other minivans in ease of entry, available legroom, and comfort. see full Nissan Quest review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The bench back seems kinds stiff after sitting in the captains chairs.That is one thing they could improve. see full Nissan Quest review |
2007 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seat is not as comfortable as Chrysler or Toyota. This is not an issue except for very long trips (6-8 hrs). see full Nissan Quest review |