Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Subaru Baja | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 104.3 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 172.2 in | 193.3 in | -21.1 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 70.1 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 65.1 in | -9.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3494 lb. | 3480 lb. | 14 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 38.3 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 53.9 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.3 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.3 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 42.2 in | 53.6 in | -11.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 33.5 in | -1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | -3.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 8.5 ft3 | 0.0 | 8.5 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 |
2006 Subaru Baja Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUT turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
6 footers are going to have issues getting in and out. Also they will have to recline the seat too much just to keep their heads from hitting the roof. see full Subaru Baja review |