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2009 BMW 1-Series and 2011 Lexus IS Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
| 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. | 4165 lb. | -539 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 2009 BMW 1-Series
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Lexus IS
| 2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review |
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