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2009 BMW 1-Series and 2007 Scion tC Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
| Model | BMW 1-Series | Scion tC | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 106.3 in | -1.6 in |
| Length | 171.7 in | 174.0 in | -2.3 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 69.1 in | -0.3 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 55.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3252 lb. | 2905 lb. | 347 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 37.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 54.3 in | -0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.6 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 36.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 50.0 in | 3.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 47.3 in | -47.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 33.6 in | -1.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | -2.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 ft3 | 35.4 ft3 | -25.4 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 Scion tC
| 2007 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Actual adults can sit in it comfortably see full Scion tC review |
| 2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample width; able to find comfortable driving position even without telescoping steering wheel. see full Scion tC review |
| 2007 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample room, but difficult to exit from rear seat. see full Scion tC review |
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