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2009 BMW 1-Series and 2011 Toyota Matrix Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
| Model | BMW 1-Series | Toyota Matrix | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 102.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Length | 171.7 in | 171.9 in | -0.2 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 69.5 in | -0.7 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 61.4 in | -5.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3252 lb. | 2865 lb. | 387 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 40.5 in | -2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 53.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.3 in | -52.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.6 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.3 in | -2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 52.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 43.7 in | -43.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 36.2 in | -4.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | -4.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -9.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -51.5 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 2011 Toyota Matrix
| 2011 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2011 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |
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