Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Lexus IS | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 224 kW@5800 407 Nm@1400 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 310 kW@6600 503 Nm@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 | 2,659 mm | 2,731 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,374 mm | 4,636 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,748 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,412 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,645 kg | 1,889 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 65 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 980 mm | 973 mm | 7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,377 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 917 mm | 23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,072 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,135 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 813 mm | 658 mm | 155 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,778 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 241 L | 306 L | -65 L |
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 |
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 |