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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 | 2,659 mm | 2,703 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,361 mm | 4,836 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,791 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,422 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,475 kg | 1,574 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 70 L | -17 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 963 mm | 942 mm | 21 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 940 mm | 2 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 813 mm | 930 mm | -117 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,007 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 283 L | 450 L | -167 L |
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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