Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Jaguar XJ | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 119.4 in | -14.7 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 201.7 in | -30 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 74.6 in | -5.8 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 57.0 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 3252 lb. | 3869 lb. | -617 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 21.7 gal. | -7.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 38.4 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 58.3 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.3 in | -58.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.5 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 38.6 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 58.2 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.3 in | -58.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 38.9 in | -6.9 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | -7 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.0 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | -5.2 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 |
2013 Jaguar XJ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | This sporty, tailored theme continues with the shape of the 20-way-adjustable front seats. The A8's seats have even more adjustments, yet no matter how much you fiddle with them aren't nearly as form-fitting or as cosseting. The XJ's more precisely shaped, cushy (yet not at all mushy) buckets seem much more tailored to the human form. The space between their modestly sized but firm bolsters can be adjusted to provide more lateral support when this is called for. The only noteworthy shortcoming of the XJ's front seats: though the headrests can be manually adjusted fore-and-aft, even in their most rearward position these press a bit much against the back of my head. Your physique and experience may vary. The rear seats are similarly form-fitting, but without a center console to rob space. see full Jaguar XJ review |
2013 Jaguar XJ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
As mentioned when discussing the driving position, the XJ's front seat doesn't feel nearly as roomy as those in the Audi and BMW. But it also feels sportier. What's your priority? see full Jaguar XJ review |
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