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2008 BMW 1-Series and 2009 Jaguar XF Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | BMW 1-Series | Jaguar XF | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
supercharged 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 420 hp@6250 413 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 114.5 in | -9.8 in |
| Length | 171.7 in | 195.3 in | -23.6 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 71.6 in | -2.8 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 57.5 in | -1.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3384 lb. | 4194 lb. | -810 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 18.4 gal. | -4.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 39.0 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 56.8 in | -2.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.5 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.4 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 56.3 in | -2.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 36.6 in | -4.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.0 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 | -7.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 1-Series
| 2008 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 |
| 2008 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 2009 Jaguar XF
| 2009 Jaguar XF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Infinitely adjustable. Good side support,. very soft leather, but firmness control and heating/cooling make them comfortable in all conditions. see full Jaguar XF review |
| 2009 Jaguar XF Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
not as roomy in the rear compared to, say, the BMW 5 series, especially with the front seats set all the way back. see full Jaguar XF review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 420hp 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Rear seat legroom and headroom can be tight if over 6 feet tall. see full Jaguar XF review |
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