Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Porsche Boxster | BMW 1-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.1 in | 104.7 in | -9.6 in |
Length | 172.1 in | 172.2 in | -0.1 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 68.8 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 50.9 in | 55.6 in | -4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2943 lb. | 3494 lb. | -551 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 54.0 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 0.0 in | 53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.4 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.0 in | -37 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 42.2 in | -42.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 32.0 in | -32 in |
Total Legroom | 41.6 in (over 1 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | -31.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 9.9 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Porsche Boxster.
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 |