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2009 BMW 1-Series and 2008 Ford Taurus X Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | BMW 1-Series | Ford Taurus X | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 112.9 in | -8.2 in |
| Length | 172.2 in | 200.3 in | -28.1 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 74.9 in | -6.1 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 67.4 in | -11.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3494 lb. | 4033 lb. | -539 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 39.4 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 58.5 in | -4.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.4 in | -2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 42.2 in | 57.9 in | -15.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.4 in | -56.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 39.8 in | -7.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.0 in | -46 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.6 in | -33.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -40.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | -8.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 8.5 | 47.4 ft3 | -38.9 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 8.5 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | -76.7 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 Ford Taurus X
| 2008 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |
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