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2008 BMW 1-Series and 2009 Saab 9-5 Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | BMW 1-Series | Saab 9-5 | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 106.4 in | -1.7 in |
| Length | 171.7 in | 190.4 in | -18.7 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 70.5 in | -1.7 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 57.2 in | -1.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3252 lb. | 3470 lb. | -218 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 37.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 56.9 in | -2.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.4 in | -1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 56.5 in | -3.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 36.6 in | -4.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | -5.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -5.9 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 2009 Saab 9-5
| 2009 Saab 9-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Most car seats can be comfortable for a 1 hour drive. Few can be comfortable for a 4 hour drive. Luckily the Saab seats fall into the latter category. see full Saab 9-5 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable even with rear facing car seat behind either driver or passenger seat. Head room was good even with moon roof. see full Saab 9-5 review |
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