Chrysler 300 (2007) vs. BMW 1-Series (2009) Specs

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2007 Chrysler 300 and 2009 BMW 1-Series Specifications

Model Year	2007	2009
Model	Chrysler 300	BMW 1-Series
Engine	5.7L V8 OHV-2v 350 hp@5000 390 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	120.0 in	104.7 in	15.3 in
Length	196.8 in	171.7 in	25.1 in
Width	74.1 in	68.8 in	5.3 in
Height	58.4 in	56.0 in	2.4 in
Curb Weight	4046 lb.	3384 lb.	662 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	14.0 gal.	4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	37.9 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.4 in	54.0 in	5.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.9 in	0.0 in	55.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	41.4 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.0 in	37.1 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.7 in	53.4 in	4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.9 in	0.0 in	55.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.2 in	32.0 in	8.2 in
Total Legroom	82 in (over 2 rows)	73.4 in (over 2 rows)	8.6 in
Cargo Volume	15.6 ft³	10.0 ft³	5.6 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Chrysler 300

2007 Chrysler 300 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 178-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD	Roomy and comfortable see full Chrysler 300 review
2008	4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD	Tons of room in the front seat. I am tall and I still have the seat adjusted in the middle, not all the way back, with lots of head room and leg room to spare. The passenger side is even better. see full Chrysler 300 review
2008	4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD	The back seats have just as much room as the front seats. They fit the whole family with no problems, and you can even pick up the in-laws and they will fit back there perfectly. see full Chrysler 300 review
2008	4dr Wagon turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	vast space see full Chrysler 300 review
2007	4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Lots of room in the front, heated front seats and a nice comfy seat. Just returned from a 7 hour trip in the car and not once did i feel uncomfortable. see full Chrysler 300 review
2006	4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	I can adjust the seat to just about any position to be comfortable. I have taken 4-hour nonstop drives and remained comfortable to the end. see full Chrysler 300 review
2006	4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The adjustable seats fit anyone. see full Chrysler 300 review
2006	4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	we have big friends, more leg than most other cars in its size see full Chrysler 300 review

2007 Chrysler 300 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Stiff and firm. see full Chrysler 300 review

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

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