Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Chevrolet Camaro | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
6.2L V8 OHV-2v 400 hp@5900 410 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 112.3 in | -7.6 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 190.4 in | -18.7 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 75.5 in | -6.7 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 54.2 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3384 lb. | 3913 lb. | -529 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 37.4 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 56.9 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.4 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 35.3 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 50.4 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 29.9 in | 2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 72.3 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.0 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
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 |
2011 Chevrolet Camaro Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Convertible 323-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The rear seat is small and unlike the nonconvertable does not have a center seat. see full Chevrolet Camaro review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The interior leather seats are extremely comfortable to the point where my wife commented that she could sit in them for hours more.They are firm with good support. see full Chevrolet Camaro review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
Envelops you in a cocoon from which to manage the beat within. see full Chevrolet Camaro review |
2011 Chevrolet Camaro Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
comfort is fine, but not for large adults. All the kids are gone now so no problem for me. see full Chevrolet Camaro review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Not to complain about a great car, but a muscle car like the Camaro is really bought as a 2 seater, but for short trips, can accomodate 4. see full Chevrolet Camaro review |