Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Mazda CX-7 | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 108.3 in | -3.6 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 184.0 in | -12.3 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 73.7 in | -4.9 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 64.8 in | -8.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3252 lb. | 3710 lb. | -458 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 18.2 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 39.7 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 58.0 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.7 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.3 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 55.8 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 36.4 in | -4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | -19.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 ft3 | 58.6 ft3 | -48.6 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 |
2009 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats in rear are tight, they do not slide or recline where as Honda CRV rear seats are much more flexible for kids and families. My crv is 2007 and the rear seats recline and the entire bench can slide front and back to create instant leg room see full Mazda CX-7 review |