Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
6.0L V8 OHV-2v 390 hp@6000 400 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 113.0 in | -8.3 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 191.8 in | -20.1 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 74.7 in | -5.9 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 72.5 in | -16.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3384 lb. | 4452 lb. | -1068 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 40.2 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 58.5 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.9 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.6 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 58.5 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.2 in | -58.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 37.0 in | -5 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -6.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 43.7 ft3 | -33.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 ft3 | 80.1 ft3 | -70.1 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 |
2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Excellent Front Seats see full Chevrolet TrailBlazer review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD |
I am tall (6'6") and fit in the front seats and am able to drive it. That is rare and good. Comfort is high for a GM product. see full Chevrolet TrailBlazer review |