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2009 Pontiac G8 and 2012 BMW 1-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
| Model | Pontiac G8 | BMW 1-Series | |
| Engine | 6.0L V8 OHV-2v 361 hp@5300 385 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 104.7 in | 10.1 in |
| Length | 196.1 in | 172.2 in | 23.9 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 68.8 in | 6 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 56.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3995 lb. | 3439 lb. | 556 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 37.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 54.0 in | 5.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 53.4 in | 5.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 0.0 in | 58 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 32.0 in | 7.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.6 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 8.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 17.5 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 7.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Pontiac G8
| 2009 Pontiac G8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Huge back seat, and very comfortable, even for two adults and a child seat. see full Pontiac G8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Plenty of room, good support, and do not have to squirm much on a 6 hour drive. see full Pontiac G8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tons of legroom, and I mean TONS of legroom see full Pontiac G8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 256-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Even with front seats completely back, there is enough leg room for rear passengers. see full Pontiac G8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
When I go places with my friends, I actaully like sitting in the back! The back seats are sooo comfortable. see full Pontiac G8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seat fits my smaller frame and has comfortable padding and bolsters. The headrest is in the right place. Power controls are convenient. see full Pontiac G8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tons of room for the family. This is a true full-size sedan. see full Pontiac G8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Extremely comfortable backseat, although serious hump in the center eliminates almost all leg room for center seat. Four in comfort all day long, large armrest, good visibility forward and to the side. Nice support, split folding seats and cargo passthru see full Pontiac G8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Fantastic seats. see full Pontiac G8 review |
| 2009 Pontiac G8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Cannot get comfortable - ever. Hurts my lower back after just 15 mins. I have the leather seats w/ premium package. No lateral support/bolstering either. Lumbar support useless. see full Pontiac G8 review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW 1-Series
| 2012 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | You simply can't find a much better driver seat for a combination of long-distance comfort and support during aggressive cornering than the one in the BMW 135is. The seat feels firm and substantial, but with enough padding that church pew metaphors will remain far from your mind. The side bolsters are power-adjustable, so they can be snug when you want them to be snug, but not otherwise. Neither of the other cars has adjustable bolsters, and the Z's are too widely spaced for my average build. The BMW's seats also felt the most comfortable to me. see full BMW 1-Series review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW 1-Series
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