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2009 BMW 1-Series and 2007 Porsche Boxster Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
| Model | BMW 1-Series | Porsche Boxster | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
2.7L H6 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6400 201 lb-ft@4600 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 95.1 in | 9.6 in |
| Length | 172.2 in | 170.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 70.9 in | -2.1 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 51.0 in | 4.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3614 lb. | 2855 lb. | 759 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 38.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 51.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.4 in | -53.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.6 in | -0.2 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) | 41.6 in (over 1 rows) | 31.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 8.5 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 | -1.4 ft3 |
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 | ||
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Porsche Boxster
| 2007 Porsche Boxster Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD |
sport seats provide a lot of support see full Porsche Boxster review |
| 2007 Porsche Boxster Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD |
no rear seat see full Porsche Boxster review |
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