BMW 1-Series (2009) vs. Hyundai Sonata (2007) Specs

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2009 BMW 1-Series and 2007 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Model Year	2009	2007
Model	BMW 1-Series	Hyundai Sonata
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	2dr Coupe	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.7 in	107.4 in	-2.7 in
Length	171.7 in	188.9 in	-17.2 in
Width	68.8 in	72.1 in	-3.3 in
Height	56.0 in	58.0 in	-2 in
Curb Weight	3252 lb.	3253 lb.	-1 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gal.	17.7 gal.	-3.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.9 in	40.1 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.0 in	57.4 in	-3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	43.7 in	-2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	38.2 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.4 in	56.9 in	-3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.3 in	-55.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.0 in	37.4 in	-5.4 in
Total Legroom	73.4 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-7.7 in
Cargo Volume	10.0 ft³	16.3 ft³	-6.3 ft³

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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 2007 Hyundai Sonata

2007 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	plenty of room for 6 foot tall man see full Hyundai Sonata review
2008	4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	love the heated front seats see full Hyundai Sonata review
2007	4dr Sedan 234-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Other sedans I have owned always left something to be desired in the back seat. Not the Sonata. With so much rear space you really feel like you are in a full sized car! Plus being a big guy has always cramped my rear passengers until now! see full Hyundai Sonata review
2007	4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Average trips are 4 = hours and you get out still fresh compared to the Toyota and Holdens we have in the fleet see full Hyundai Sonata review
2007	4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very comfortable seats...can drive for hours with no discomfort unlike other cars I have driven. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2007	4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Has lumbar back comfort see full Hyundai Sonata review
2006	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good knee and legroom, airy spacious feeling cabin. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2006	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I am 300 pounds and over 6 feet tall. This is the first car that I have owned in years that allows me to make a five - six hour drive in comfort, without the need to stop and stretch. see full Hyundai Sonata review

2007 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	could use some more adjustments on the drivers seat see full Hyundai Sonata review
2006	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	not as supportive as say the Accord seats see full Hyundai Sonata review

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