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2009 BMW 1-Series and 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | BMW 1-Series | Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 105.7 in | -1 in |
| Length | 172.2 in | 174.6 in | -2.4 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 72.6 in | -3.8 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 49.1 in | 6.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3494 lb. | 3199 lb. | 295 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 37.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 55.2 in | -1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.6 in | -53.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.1 in | -1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 0.0 in | 37 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 42.2 in | 0.0 in | 42.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 0.0 in | 32 in |
| Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 30.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 8.5 ft3 | 11.0 ft3 | -2.5 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 Corvette
| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Comfortable, reasonably supportive seats for any reasonable street driving. see full Chevrolet Corvette review |
| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Front seats are designed for fat people. They need to redesign them to be more snug feel. see full Chevrolet Corvette review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Umm.... yeah. see full Chevrolet Corvette review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
No Rear Seats! see full Chevrolet Corvette review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There is no rear seat! see full Chevrolet Corvette review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
corvettes have always been two seaters,dont know why i chose this dislike? see full Chevrolet Corvette review |
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