Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Pontiac Solstice | BMW 5-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.1 in | 116.9 in | -21.8 in |
Length | 157.2 in | 193.1 in | -35.9 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 73.2 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 50.9 in | 57.6 in | -6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3046 lb. | 4376 lb. | -1330 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.5 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 58.3 in | -5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.4 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.2 in | -56.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.1 in | -36.1 in |
Total Legroom | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | -34.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 5.6 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | -12.8 ft3 |
2009 Pontiac Solstice Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic RWD |
No extra room. Tall or overweight people need not apply. see full Pontiac Solstice review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
(Driver) No room. Car is not for regular sized people. see full Pontiac Solstice review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 5-Series.