BMW 5-Series (2006) vs. Saturn ASTRA (2009) Specs

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2006 BMW 5-Series and 2009 Saturn ASTRA Specifications

Model Year	2006	2009
Model	BMW 5-Series	Saturn ASTRA
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.6 in	102.9 in	10.7 in
Length	191.2 in	170.5 in	20.7 in
Width	72.7 in	69.0 in	3.7 in
Height	58.7 in	57.4 in	1.3 in
Curb Weight	3648 lb.	2921 lb.	727 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	12.2 gal.	6.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.6 in	38.9 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	53.9 in	3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	51.8 in	-51.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	42.0 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	38.3 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.2 in	52.8 in	4.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	51.4 in	-51.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.0 in	35.3 in	0.7 in
Total Legroom	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	77.3 in (over 2 rows)	0.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.6 ft³	12.5 ft³	5.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	58.3 ft³	44.8 ft³	13.5 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 BMW 5-Series

2006 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	best seats on the market today see full BMW 5-Series review
2006	4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I have 20 way power seats w/ lumbar. very nice. see full BMW 5-Series review

2006 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review
2006	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I'm 5' 9" and the front seat room semed cavernous to me. I once had a 6' 5" passenger in the front seat who voiced no complaint. 10. see full BMW 5-Series review
2006	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	My car did not have either the sports seats nor the comfort seats, both of which I tried and found superior; significantly so. The 'base' seats in my car were not the best seats I've ever had in a car although in fairness, they did not punish my lower back as once did the seats in my Infiniti G35x. They were adequate; more an ally than a foe. They also lacked meaningful thigh or side bolsters and so were clearly the choice of Buick-minded buyers, and so did not invite spirited driving. I score thm a 6. see full BMW 5-Series review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Saturn ASTRA

2009 Saturn ASTRA Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Tilt/telescopic steering and with 8 way adjustable drivers seat. I was able to find my near perfect driving position. Every automaker should make a drivers seat manual lumbar standard, then it would be perfect. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2009	4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Being a 5 door hatch, there is plenty of room in the back for 2 full size adults or 3 children/teens. With the hatch, there is lots of room for bulky stuff. Like a Mini-SUV in cargo hauling. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008	4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The European styled seats are great! Very supportive, but not too firm, and the seat back adjustment is exceptionally simple. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008	2dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Leather seats with lumbar is very comfortable. Lots of leg room, even for tall people. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008	2dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	I run 6', 300# and this is one of the few smaller cars I can drive in reasonable comfort while taking the back roads. Nice lateral support and my back doesn't give me fits when I get out. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008	4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	I have the cloth seats, which I had read didn't offer good back or thigh support. I find this to be very untrue even without adjustable lumbar support. I did switch out my stock steering wheel with a leather VXR wheel from Britain, which REALLY gave this car a premium feel. The stock seats support my back very well (6'2") and also find there to be just enough leg room with my seat almost all the way back, thigh support is a bit lacking, but for such a tiny car they really did a good job making it feel like a much bigger car. I also highly recommend buying and installing the Boomerang armrest and cup holder to maximize your Astra comfort. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008	4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	at 6ft 1 in , has plenty of leg and head room. Comfortable to get in and out of see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008	4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Seat fits just right. Plenty of adjustment range between seat and steering wheel. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008	4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Harder than most american seats. Very comfortable for long hauls. No need for armrest! see full Saturn ASTRA review

2009 Saturn ASTRA Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Narrow seats and tough entry/exit due to low roofline. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008	2dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	See above. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008	4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	My only concern about front seat room isn't about the seats at all, but that the peddles in the 5 speed are very small and very very close together, which for me with size 13 feet can create a problem. I have caught my feet together and accidently stomped on the break when trying to push in the clutch, which upsets everyone driving behind me, but provides a good laugh for me. see full Saturn ASTRA review

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