Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Infiniti FX | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
4.5L V8 DOHC-4v 320 hp@6000 335 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 112.2 in | -7.5 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 189.1 in | -17.4 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 75.8 in | -7 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 65.9 in | -9.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3384 lb. | 4533 lb. | -1149 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -9.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 40.8 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 56.9 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.3 in | -54.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.9 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.5 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 57.4 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 35.2 in | -3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | -5.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | -17.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 ft3 | 64.5 ft3 | -54.5 ft3 |
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 |
2008 Infiniti FX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Longest drive was 6 hours and had no discomfort whatsoever. Have ridden for 4 hours in a Toyota Rav4 and was almost in pain after an hour. see full Infiniti FX review |
2008 Infiniti FX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
the rear seats are great for kids, but not for adults. not lots of leg room. head and shoulder room is fine. see full Infiniti FX review |