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2008 BMW 1-Series and 2008 Nissan 350Z Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
| Model | BMW 1-Series | Nissan 350Z | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6800 268 lb-ft@4800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 104.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Length | 172.2 in | 169.8 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 71.5 in | -2.7 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 52.5 in | 3.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3626 lb. | 3585 lb. | 41 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 39.2 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 53.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.6 in | -1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 0.0 in | 37 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 42.2 in | 0.0 in | 42.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 0.0 in | 32 in |
| Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 42.6 in (over 1 rows) | 30.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 8.5 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 | 4.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 1-Series
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan 350Z
| 2008 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
lots of room in front seats see full Nissan 350Z review |
| 2008 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It was a two seater, and I enjoy driving with people around. see full Nissan 350Z review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
very cramped, not designed for very long rides. Not for tall people. see full Nissan 350Z review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
NO rear seat, limited hatch space see full Nissan 350Z review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There was no rear seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There are no rear seats in this vehicle. Was considering a 2 seater, but wife was not impressed so obtaining approval from that quarter would have been difficult. see full Nissan 350Z review |
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