Model Year | 2009 | 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 |
2009 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Could use a couple of inches more leg room in the front, and we're only six feet tall. 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 |