Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW Z4 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Engine | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 330 hp@7900 262 lb-ft@4900 |
6.1L V8 OHV-2v 420 hp@6200 420 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.2 in | 109.5 in | -11.3 in |
Length | 161.9 in | 186.6 in | -24.7 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 73.3 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 49.9 in | 67.7 in | -17.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3219 lb. | 4726 lb. | -1507 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 20.8 gal. | -6.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.3 in | 39.7 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.5 in | 59.1 in | -6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.7 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.3 in | -39.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.5 in | -58.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 60.6 in | -60.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 35.5 in | -35.5 in |
Total Legroom | 42 in (over 1 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -35.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.2 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 | -25.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.2 ft3 | 67.4 ft3 | -58.2 ft3 |
2008 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Adjustable thigh bolster and seat back bolsters offer great support and the Nappa leather is grippy to prevent sliding around. see full BMW Z4 review |
2008 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
no back seats see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
I would not recommend the car for EXTREMELY long road trips or the like. Comfort wise, if you used to something that is very plush or soft the car will feel too hard on badly paved roads. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no rear seat. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
low roof line, long doors make entryb and exit difficult see full BMW Z4 review |
2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
small, tight see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |