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2009 BMW 1-Series and 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | BMW 1-Series | Chevrolet Cobalt | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 103.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Length | 171.7 in | 180.3 in | -8.6 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 67.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 55.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3252 lb. | 2730 lb. | 522 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 38.7 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 53.0 in | 1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 49.5 in | -49.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.0 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 35.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 49.0 in | 4.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 46.1 in | -46.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 32.2 in | -0.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.0 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | -3.9 ft3 |
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 Chevrolet Cobalt
| 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
4 door has more headroom and backseat is much improved over the 2 door i previously owned see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The 6 way adjustable drivers seat really makes for a comfortable ride. Driving upwards of 700km a day for 4 days straight gave me a great chance to test this out, and I never once got stiff and sore. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
| 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Not alot of head room and the steering wheel does not telescope. I fit in it fine but someone tall might not. minor thing really. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Hard and thin seat cushions. Legs would feel fatigue after a couple hours of driving. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
In coupe form, the rear seats are cramped and and things can be somewhat claustrophobic in the back. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seat leg-room is not for adults. Only small kids can fit back there. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It is a sport compact car, so as one would expect, the rear seat is fairly difficult to get to, but once you are there, it is quite comfortable. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
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