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BMW 3-Series (2009) vs. BMW 1-Series (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 BMW 3-Series and 2010 BMW 1-Series specs.

2009 BMW 3-Series and 2010 BMW 1-Series Specifications

Model Year 2009 2010  
Model BMW 3-Series BMW 1-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Coupe 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.7 in 104.7 in 4 in
Length 181.1 in 171.7 in 9.4 in
Width 70.2 in 68.8 in 1.4 in
Height 54.1 in 56.0 in -1.9 in
Curb Weight 3351 lb. 3252 lb. 99 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 14.0 gal. 1.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.4 in 37.9 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.3 in 54.0 in 1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.8 in 41.4 in 0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.8 in 37.1 in -0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 51.9 in 53.4 in -1.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.7 in 32.0 in 1.7 in
Total Legroom 75.5 in (over 2 rows) 73.4 in (over 2 rows) 2.1 in
Cargo Volume 11.1 ft3 10.0 ft3 1.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW 3-Series

2009 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
6-speed manual RWD
Power seats are very comfortable, even for long hauls. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Sport seats fit me exceptionally well. Plush enough for the wife to enjoy a long drive. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I found the sport package seats comfortable see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
7-speed automated manual RWD
Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD
With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 0 Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
A bit small for me, both in the seat and in the cabin in general. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
2 small for adults over 6 ft see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
It has a back seat, but unless it is a short trip it is very tight for adults. see full BMW 3-Series review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 BMW 1-Series

2010 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review
 
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