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BMW 1-Series (2009) vs. Nissan Altima (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 BMW 1-Series and 2015 Nissan Altima specs.

2009 BMW 1-Series and 2015 Nissan Altima Specifications

Model Year 2009 2015  
Model BMW 1-Series Nissan Altima  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Coupe 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.7 in 109.3 in -4.6 in
Length 171.7 in 191.5 in -19.8 in
Width 68.8 in 72.0 in -3.2 in
Height 56.0 in 57.9 in -1.9 in
Curb Weight 3252 lb. 3108 lb. 144 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.0 gal. 18.0 gal. -4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.9 in 40.0 in -2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.0 in 56.4 in -2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 54.0 in -54 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 45.0 in -3.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 37.1 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.4 in 56.4 in -3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 52.1 in -52.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 32.0 in 36.1 in -4.1 in
Total Legroom 73.4 in (over 2 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) -7.7 in
Cargo Volume 10.0 ft3 15.4 ft3 -5.4 ft3

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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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2015 Nissan Altima

2015 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD
best seats... most comfortable! I wont go back to Honda. dang. see full Nissan Altima review
2014 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD
I bought this car because of the front seat leg room. I'm 6' 5" tall with a 36" inseam. This is the first car I've ever owned that I fit in perfectly. The cloth bucket seats are very comfortable. Every control is in easy reach even though I have the seat as far back as it can go. The tilt and telescoping steering wheel is great. This is the first mid size sedan since I've owned. It has more interior room than a 1999 Buick LeSabre I owned 10 years ago. see full Nissan Altima review
2014 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
The seats are quite comfortable. They feel like they have memory foam in them. see full Nissan Altima review
2014 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD
Superb see full Nissan Altima review
2014 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD
Adequate see full Nissan Altima review
 
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