Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Flex | BMW 1-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 104.7 in | 13.2 in |
Length | 201.8 in | 171.7 in | 30.1 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 68.8 in | 7.1 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 56.0 in | 12 in |
Curb Weight | 4471 lb. | 3252 lb. | 1219 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 37.9 in | 3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 54.0 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.4 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 37.1 in | 3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 53.4 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 44.3 in | 32.0 in | 12.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.7 in | 0.0 in | 38.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 41.1 in | 0.0 in | 41.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.3 in | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
Total Legroom | 118.4 in (over 3 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 45 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.0 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 10 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.2 ft3 | 10.0 | 33.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.2 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 73.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Ford Flex.
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 |