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2009 BMW 1-Series and 2008 Subaru Tribeca Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | BMW 1-Series | Subaru Tribeca | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 108.2 in | -3.5 in |
| Length | 171.7 in | 191.5 in | -19.8 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 73.9 in | -5.1 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 66.4 in | -10.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3252 lb. | 4140 lb. | -888 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -2.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 38.9 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 58.1 in | -4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.0 in | -54 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.3 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 38.2 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 57.5 in | -4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 34.3 in | -2.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.2 in | -36.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.3 in | -51.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.3 in | -43.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.9 in | -30.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 107.5 in (over 3 rows) | -34.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 8.3 ft3 | 1.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 10.0 | 37.6 ft3 | -27.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 ft3 | 74.4 ft3 | -64.4 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 2008 Subaru Tribeca
| 2008 Subaru Tribeca Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
lots of legroom with adjustable rear seat. see full Subaru Tribeca review |
| 2008 Subaru Tribeca Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough head room see full Subaru Tribeca review |
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