Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,715 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,361 mm | 4,689 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,748 mm | 1,826 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,475 kg | 1,595 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 72 L | -19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 963 mm | 1,016 mm | 962 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,400 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 1,011 mm | 941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,394 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 813 mm | 925 mm | -112 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 820 mm | -820 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,351 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,011 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 767 mm | -767 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,725 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 283 L | 297 L | -14 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 10.0 | 1,124 L | 9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 | 2,282 L | 8 |
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 |
2006 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |