Model Year | 2008 | 2023 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Land Rover Discovery | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 115.1 in | -10.4 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 195.1 in | -23.4 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 78.7 in | -9.9 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 74.3 in | -18.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3252 lb. | 4865 lb. | -1613 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 23.5 gal. | -9.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 39.4 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 0.0 in | 54 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 39.1 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.0 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 0.0 in | 53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 37.4 in | -5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.5 in | -33.5 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 110 in (over 3 rows) | -36.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 | 0.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 10.0 | 45.0 ft3 | -35 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 ft3 | 74.3 ft3 | -64.3 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Land Rover Discovery.