Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Mazda CX-7 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 108.3 in | -3.6 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 184.3 in | -12.6 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. | 3496 lb. | -244 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 16.4 gal. | -2.4 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 |
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 |
2012 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tight seating in rear unless seats are pulled way fwd. see full Mazda CX-7 review |