Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | BMW 1-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 104.7 in | 7.5 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 171.7 in | 20.6 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 68.8 in | 4 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 56.0 in | 16 in |
Curb Weight | 4446 lb. | 3252 lb. | 1194 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.9 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 54.0 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.4 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.1 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 53.4 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 32.0 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.7 in | 0.0 in | 36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 0.0 in | 57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.0 in | 0.0 in | 44 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 28.1 in | 0.0 in | 28.1 in |
Total Legroom | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 31.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.2 ft3 | 10.0 | 39.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.2 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 69.2 ft3 |
2008 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder 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 |