BMW 1-Series (2009) vs. Buick Enclave (2008) Specs

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2009 BMW 1-Series and 2008 Buick Enclave Specifications

Model Year	2009	2008
Model	BMW 1-Series	Buick Enclave
Engine
Transmission
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

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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 2008 Buick Enclave

2008 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	roomy seating for eight, ease of access to third row seat is better than others I have looked at. see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Better than most see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Long seat base and 8 way power heated seats. see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Available third row with 60/40 split. More leg room than Toyota Highlander. see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Roomy & Comfortable see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Access to the third seat is best in class, as is the rear seat comfort. (and I tried all the large crossovers) see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	True 7 passenger seating unlike most of the competing vehicles see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	It has the room of my old Chrysler long-wheelbase minivan see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Seat room is ample see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Very roomy, we have had 6 adults (total) in the car many times, even the third row passengers are comfortable, with the exception of possibly leg room if you are tall. But in no way do you feel squished. see full Buick Enclave review

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