Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Dodge Durango | BMW 1-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.8 in | 104.7 in | 15.1 in |
Length | 199.8 in | 171.7 in | 28.1 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 68.8 in | 7 in |
Height | 70.9 in | 56.0 in | 14.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4756 lb. | 3252 lb. | 1504 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 10.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 37.9 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 54.0 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 0.0 in | 57 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.4 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.1 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 53.4 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 0.0 in | 56 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 32.0 in | 6.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.4 in | 0.0 in | 50.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.8 in | 0.0 in | 42.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.5 in | 0.0 in | 31.5 in |
Total Legroom | 110.4 in (over 3 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 37 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.7 ft3 | 10.0 | 37.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.5 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 74.5 ft3 |
2012 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There was very little bolstering on the sides of the seat bottoms. I was not able to find a comfortable seating position in the Durango see full Dodge Durango review |
2008 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 |
2008 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 |