Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Porsche Cayenne | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 114.0 in | -9.3 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 190.8 in | -19.1 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 76.3 in | -7.5 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 67.4 in | -11.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3252 lb. | 4398 lb. | -1146 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 22.4 gal. | -8.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 0.0 in | 54 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 0.0 in | 41.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 0.0 in | 37.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 0.0 in | 53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 0.0 in | 32 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 73.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 23.7 ft3 | -13.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | -52.9 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 Porsche Cayenne Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 14 way memory seats with a/c fit the bill with 2 drivers of varying heights and my need to keep cool duirng 3 years of treatment for a life threatening disease see full Porsche Cayenne review |