Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
6.1L V8 OHV-2v 420 hp@6200 420 lb-ft@4800 |
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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 | 109.5 in | -4.8 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 186.6 in | -14.9 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 73.3 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 67.7 in | -11.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3384 lb. | 4788 lb. | -1404 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 20.8 gal. | -6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 39.7 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 59.1 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.7 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.3 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 58.5 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 60.6 in | -60.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 35.5 in | -3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -3.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 | -24.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 ft3 | 67.4 ft3 | -57.4 ft3 |
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 |
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
small, tight see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
That and MPG are the only real faults so far after 15000 miles and 15 mons. I think our 2001 GC has more seat comfort although the 07s seats do fold over easier than the 01s. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |