Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Lexus LS | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 224 kW@5800 407 Nm@1400 |
4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 288 kW@6400 498 Nm@4100 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,969 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,361 mm | 5,080 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,748 mm | 1,875 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,535 kg | 1,920 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 84 L | -31 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 963 mm | 965 mm | -2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,407 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 965 mm | -23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,410 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 813 mm | 909 mm | -96 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 283 L | 510 L | -227 L |
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 |
2013 Lexus LS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Jaguar's sports car-like interior design lends it a sporty character, but at the cost of front seat room, perceived even more than actual. The Lexus feels much roomier. The cushy, well-shaped front seats in the Lexus are among the most comfortable in the class. The Jaguar's are nearly as comfortable, though, and I like the BMW's most of all. Despite a plethora of adjustments, the Audi A8's are firmer and less form-fitting than the others. Move to the back seat, and even in the regular wheelbase cars there's plenty of room and comfort for most adults. The long wheelbase only makes sense if the back seat will often carry tall adults, or people who want limo-like legroom even if they don't have the legs of an NBA center. see full Lexus LS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Lexus LS.