Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Lexus GX | BMW 1-Series | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 104.7 in | 5.1 in |
Length | 188.2 in | 171.7 in | 16.5 in |
Width | 74.0 in | 68.8 in | 5.2 in |
Height | 74.6 in | 56.0 in | 18.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4871 lb. | 3252 lb. | 1619 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 37.9 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 54.0 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.4 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.1 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 53.4 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 32.0 in | 4.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.5 in | 0.0 in | 36.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 56.4 in | 0.0 in | 56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 24.9 in | 0.0 in | 24.9 in |
Total Legroom | 103.5 in (over 3 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 30.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 3.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.7 ft3 | 10.0 | 39.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.5 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 67.5 ft3 |
2006 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
It is great for young children, but not very comfortable for adults. It would LEGALLY allow you to drive many people around, but certainly not comfortably in the third row. Third row does NOT allow room even for kids in car seats to have any leg room. see full Lexus GX review |
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 |