Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Pontiac Montana SV6 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 121.1 in | -16.4 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 205.6 in | -33.9 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 72.0 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 72.0 in | -16 in |
Curb Weight | 3252 lb. | 4376 lb. | -1124 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 25.0 gal. | -11 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 39.8 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 59.9 in | -5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 39.9 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 38.9 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 61.2 in | -7.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 38.9 in | -6.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.1 in | -38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.6 in | -48.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.2 in | -36.2 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 115 in (over 3 rows) | -41.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 26.9 ft3 | -16.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 10.0 | 74.5 ft3 | -64.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 ft3 | 136.5 ft3 | -126.5 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 |
2006 Pontiac Montana SV6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seats are very comfortable and roomy compared to the Chrysler Town and Country see full Pontiac Montana SV6 review |