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2008 Ford Fusion and 2009 BMW 1-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Ford Fusion | BMW 1-Series | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 104.7 in | 2.7 in |
| Length | 190.2 in | 171.7 in | 18.5 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 68.8 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 56.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3101 lb. | 3252 lb. | -151 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 37.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 54.0 in | 3.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 0.0 in | 54 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 53.4 in | 3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 0.0 in | 53.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 32.0 in | 5 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 5.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 5.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Fusion
| 2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The power drivers seat makes it easy to find a seating position suitable to any driver. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Limited legroom. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Seat support seemed to break down over the 2 years I drove this vehicle. Window was very high in relation to the seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
not for full size adults, but good for pre-teens see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The roofline should be a few inches higher, and the lower section of the centre stack should be narrower to provide more room for the right knee. see full Ford Fusion 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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