Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 103.0 in | 1.7 in |
Length | 172.2 in | 168.8 in | 3.4 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 67.1 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 60.6 in | -5 in |
Curb Weight | 3494 lb. | 3236 lb. | 258 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 15.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 38.9 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 53.0 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 49.6 in | -49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.6 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 36.5 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 42.2 in | 41.9 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 41.4 in | -41.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 40.9 in | -8.9 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -8.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 7.4 ft3 | 1.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 8.5 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | -4.8 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 |
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Surprising amount of rear seat room see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Room fot 5 footers see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seating position, legroom, and comfort of seats see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Plush seats stay comfortable on my daily hour commutes to and from work. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Surprising amount of rear passenger room for two adults. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 230hp 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have logged many miles with family in tow. There is ample space in both the front and rear. Actually surprising considering the diminuitive size of the PT. The extra leg room for the rear passengers comes at the expense of cargo space. Tiny trunk that is difficult to access if you are tall. Costco runs are always interesting. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |