Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Ford Flex | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 117.9 in | -13.2 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 202.3 in | -30.6 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 75.9 in | -7.1 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 67.6 in | -11.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3384 lb. | 4839 lb. | -1455 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 41.8 in | -3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 58.4 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.4 in | -55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.8 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 40.5 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 57.1 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 44.3 in | -12.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.7 in | -38.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.1 in | -41.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.4 in | -33.4 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | -45.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | -9.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 10.0 | 45.0 ft3 | -35 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 ft3 | 86.7 ft3 | -76.7 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2012 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seating throughout the vehicle is extremely roomy. Adults can fit comfortably in both the second and third row seats. The driver and passenger seats are also extremely comfortable. see full Ford Flex review |