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2006 Ford Five Hundred and 2009 BMW 1-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Model | Ford Five Hundred | BMW 1-Series | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 104.7 in | 8.2 in |
| Length | 200.7 in | 171.7 in | 29 in |
| Width | 74.5 in | 68.8 in | 5.7 in |
| Height | 60.1 in | 56.0 in | 4.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3643 lb. | 3252 lb. | 391 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 37.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 54.0 in | 3.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.4 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 53.4 in | 4.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 0.0 in | 53.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 41.9 in | 32.0 in | 9.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 9.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 21.2 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 11.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Five Hundred
| 2006 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
6 foot + individuals will love the leg room front and back and the command level seating (sits up higher than a regular car) see full Ford Five Hundred 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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