Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Cadillac STS | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
supercharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 469 hp@6400 439 lb-ft@3800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 116.4 in | -11.7 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 196.3 in | -24.6 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 72.6 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 57.6 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3384 lb. | 4233 lb. | -849 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 38.7 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 58.6 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.6 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.9 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 57.4 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.6 in | -55.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 38.3 in | -6.3 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | -7.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.0 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | -3.8 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 Cadillac STS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 254-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No room in the back...even tight for kids. see full Cadillac STS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very tight legroom. see full Cadillac STS review |