Model Year | 2016 | 2009 | |
Model | Chrysler Town & Country | BMW 1-Series | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 104.7 in | 16.5 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 171.7 in | 30.8 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 68.8 in | 9.9 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 56.0 in | 11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4652 lb. | 3252 lb. | 1400 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 37.9 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 54.0 in | 9.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 0.0 in | 58.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.4 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.1 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 53.4 in | 10.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 0.0 in | 65 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 32.0 in | 4.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 0.0 in | 62 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 0.0 in | 48.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.7 in | 0.0 in | 32.7 in |
Total Legroom | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 36.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 23 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 10.0 | 73.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 133.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Chrysler Town & Country.
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 |