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2009 BMW 1-Series and 2012 Honda Odyssey Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
| Model | BMW 1-Series | Honda Odyssey | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 118.1 in | -13.4 in |
| Length | 171.7 in | 202.9 in | -31.2 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 79.2 in | -10.4 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 68.4 in | -12.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3252 lb. | 4337 lb. | -1085 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 39.7 in | -1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 64.4 in | -10.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.2 in | -58.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.5 in | -2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 63.5 in | -10.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 66.1 in | -66.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 40.9 in | -8.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.0 in | -38 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 60.9 in | -60.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.4 in | -48.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.4 in | -42.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | -50.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -28.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 10.0 | 93.1 ft3 | -83.1 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 ft3 | 148.5 ft3 | -138.5 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 2012 Honda Odyssey
| 2012 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Odyssey has the best seat setup of any minivan on the market, by a large margin. Standard 8th seat, which is usable, easy to flip the 3rd row, adjustable 2nd row without floor rails to collect debris from kiddos. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD |
Nice and roomy 2nd row, we really like the Wide mode seating. Very nice 3rd row usable by adults. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2012 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Honda Odyssey review |
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