Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Saab 9-5 | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 106.4 in | -1.7 in |
Length | 172.2 in | 190.4 in | -18.2 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 70.5 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 57.2 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3208 lb. | 3470 lb. | -262 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 |
2013 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | You simply can't find a much better driver seat for a combination of long-distance comfort and support during aggressive cornering than the one in the BMW 135is. The seat feels firm and substantial, but with enough padding that church pew metaphors will remain far from your mind. The side bolsters are power-adjustable, so they can be snug when you want them to be snug, but not otherwise. Neither of the other cars has adjustable bolsters, and the Z's are too widely spaced for my average build. The BMW's seats also felt the most comfortable to me. see full BMW 1-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 BMW 1-Series.
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 |