Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Solara | BMW 1-Series | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 104.7 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 171.7 in | 20.8 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 68.8 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 56.0 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 3252 lb. | 188 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 37.9 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 54.0 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.4 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.1 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 53.4 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 32.0 in | 3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 4 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.8 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 3.8 ft3 |
2007 Toyota Solara Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It fits two adults comfortably. see full Toyota Solara 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 |