Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Jaguar XF | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,908 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,361 mm | 4,961 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,748 mm | 1,819 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,475 kg | 1,822 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 70 L | -17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 963 mm | 991 mm | -28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 950 mm | -8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 813 mm | 930 mm | -117 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 283 L | 501 L | -218 L |
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 |
2011 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 |