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2008 BMW 1-Series and 2014 Lexus IS Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
| Model | BMW 1-Series | Lexus IS | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 107.5 in | -2.8 in |
| Length | 172.2 in | 182.5 in | -10.3 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 70.9 in | -2.1 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 55.7 in | -0.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3626 lb. | 4125 lb. | -499 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 38.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 54.3 in | -0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.2 in | -54.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 44.1 in | -2.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 36.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 42.2 in | 43.3 in | -1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 44.7 in | -44.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 25.9 in | 6.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 70 in (over 2 rows) | 3.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 8.5 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | -2.3 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Lexus IS
| 2014 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | Following the Germans' lead, many car makers have been fitting firmer and firmer seats. Cadillac might have once been known for seats you could sink deep into, but those in the ATS are the opposite, with too little give and contours that are far from form-fitting. No fear, Lexus hasn't done the same with the IS. Even the more heavily bolstered seats that are part of the F Sport package lack hard points, which helps them provide a slop-free fit for a wide range of body types. (Oddly, you'll find seats similar to these in some Chrysler people haulers.) Personally, I wouldn't mind a little firmer support, but then I also prefer a firm mattress. Notably, the lumbar support in the Lexus IS is only two-way and the spread of the side bolsters is not adjustable. For four-way lumbar support and adjustable side bolsters (plus somewhat firmer support) you need to step up to the larger Lexus GS. see full Lexus IS review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Lexus IS
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