Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Buick Enclave | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 118.9 in | -14.2 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 201.8 in | -30.1 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 79.0 in | -10.2 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 72.2 in | -16.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3252 lb. | 4780 lb. | -1528 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 40.4 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 62.0 in | -8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.4 in | -57.4 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 | 61.4 in | -8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.0 in | -57 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 36.9 in | -4.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.4 in | -57.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | -38 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 18.9 ft3 | -8.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 10.0 | 67.5 ft3 | -57.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 ft3 | 116.2 ft3 | -106.2 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 |
2012 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats for long trips. Lots of adjustment see full Buick Enclave review |
2012 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 0 | The headrests on the two front seats are a NIGHTMARE! I had to recline my driver's seat slightly because the headrest pushes my head and neck so far forward, it was causing me to have pain and spasms in my neck and shoulders! I don't know who signed of on this design, but they were clearly asleep that day! I've heard this issue has been addressed in newer models and (I think) there is a newer option for which you can swap out these awful headrests. I may look into that... see full Buick Enclave review |