Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Cadillac ATS | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 109.3 in | -4.6 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 183.6 in | -11.9 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 72.5 in | -3.7 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 54.8 in | 1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3252 lb. | 3418 lb. | -166 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 37.6 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 54.1 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.3 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 35.1 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 51.1 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 44.5 in | -44.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 33.5 in | -1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.0 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
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 |
2016 Cadillac ATS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Unfortunately, the "why nots" from three years ago remain. The compact Cadillac sedan's rear seat hasn't gotten any larger, and the coupe's is even tighter. Meanwhile, Audi, Lexus, and Mercedes have introduced competitors with roomier rear seats. At 5-9 I can sit behind myself with a little room to spare in the ATS sedan, and virtually none to spare in the ATS coupe. Drivers who need the seat further back than I do will eliminate leg room for all but the shortest rear passengers. see full Cadillac ATS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Cadillac ATS.