Model Year | 2009 | 2019 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Chrysler Pacifica | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 3,089 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,361 mm | 5,171 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,748 mm | 2,022 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,475 kg | 1,964 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 72 L | -19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 963 mm | 1,019 mm | 962 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,621 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,499 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 1,006 mm | 941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,646 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 813 mm | 991 mm | -178 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 983 mm | -983 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,554 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,260 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 927 mm | -927 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,962 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 283 L | 915 L | -632 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 10.0 | 2,478 L | 8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 | 3,979 L | 7 |
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 |
2019 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 287-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed automatic FWD |
The front seats in the other mini-vans ftom Kia, Honda, and Toyota felt constricting and my spouse loves the ample hip room the Pacifica front seats provide. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2019 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 287-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed automatic FWD |
The 2nd row seats are firm and provide enough legroom for persons <6ft but="" do="" not="" slide="" fwd="" backwd="" 3rd="" row="" seating="" is="" comfortable="" for="" short="" durations="" persons="">6ft but the 2nd row seat backs can be folded flat for more room if not occupied or stored in the floor to provide generous legroom if passengers ride in the 3rd row. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |