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2008 Toyota Avalon and 2009 BMW 1-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Toyota Avalon | BMW 1-Series | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 104.7 in | 6.3 in |
| Length | 197.2 in | 171.7 in | 25.5 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 68.8 in | 4 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 56.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 3384 lb. | 111 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 37.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 54.0 in | 5.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.4 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 53.4 in | 4.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 0.0 in | 56.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 32.0 in | 8.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 8.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.4 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 4.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Avalon
| 2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW 1-Series
| 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 |
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