Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Jeep Wrangler | BMW 5-Series | |
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Body | 2dr SUV, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.4 in | 113.7 in | -10.3 in |
Length | 167.0 in | 191.1 in | -24.1 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 72.7 in | -6 in |
Height | 71.2 in | 57.8 in | 13.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3694 lb. | 3505 lb. | 189 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 37.7 in | 4.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 57.3 in | -6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.8 in | 0.0 in | 51.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.5 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 37.9 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 57.2 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 42.7 in | 0.0 in | 42.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 36.0 in | 0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.5 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | 49.3 ft3 |
2006 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Still small, despite the increased size of the vehicle. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2006 | 2dr SUV, ext. 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
There is not much rear leg room and the seat has you sitting straight up instead of slight recline. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2006 | 2dr SUV 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Comfortable but not a lot of leg room see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
best seats on the market today see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review |