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2009 BMW 1-Series and 2006 BMW X3 Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
| Model | BMW 1-Series | BMW X3 | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 110.1 in | -5.4 in |
| Length | 171.7 in | 179.7 in | -8 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 73.0 in | -4.2 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 66.0 in | -10 in |
| Curb Weight | 3252 lb. | 4023 lb. | -771 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -3.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 38.1 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 55.8 in | -1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.8 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 55.4 in | -2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 35.8 in | -3.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | -2.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 30.0 ft3 | -20 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -61 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW 1-Series
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 BMW X3
| 2006 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With the comfort seat option, you can customize seat position to you preference, including lumbar and shoulder adjustment. Decent support for someone up to 6 feet tall. Heated seats work very well. see full BMW X3 review |
| 2006 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats are underpadded and undercontoured see full BMW X3 review |
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