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Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Freestar | BMW 1-Series | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.8 in | 104.7 in | 16.1 in |
Length | 201.0 in | 171.7 in | 29.3 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 68.8 in | 7.6 in |
Height | 70.6 in | 56.0 in | 14.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4295 lb. | 3252 lb. | 1043 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 12 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 37.9 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 54.0 in | 5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 0.0 in | 56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.4 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 37.1 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.5 in | 53.4 in | 10.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.4 in | 0.0 in | 66.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 32.0 in | 6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.9 in | 0.0 in | 50.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.1 in | 0.0 in | 48.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.8 in | 0.0 in | 33.8 in |
Total Legroom | 112.5 in (over 3 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 39.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 73.1 ft3 | 10.0 | 63.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.7 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 125.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Ford Freestar.
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 |