Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Chevrolet Avalanche | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 130.0 in | -25.3 in |
Length | 172.2 in | 221.6 in | -49.4 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 79.8 in | -11 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 73.6 in | -18 in |
Curb Weight | 3494 lb. | 5413 lb. | -1919 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 31.0 gal. | -17 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 40.7 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 65.2 in | -11.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 61.4 in | -61.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.3 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 38.6 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 42.2 in | 65.2 in | -23 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 38.9 in | -6.9 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -6.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 8.5 ft3 | 0.0 | 8.5 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 |
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
The interior is basically a Tahoe and even with 5 people, the truck is comfortable. Rear AC and headphone jacks help too. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |
2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of room for 3 adults, even with a tall adult in the middle seat. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |