Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Honda CR-V | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 103.1 in | 1.6 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 179.4 in | -7.7 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 71.6 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 64.7 in | -8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3252 lb. | 3358 lb. | -106 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 15.3 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 39.9 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 58.6 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.3 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 38.6 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 56.4 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 38.3 in | -6.3 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | -6.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | -25.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -60.9 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2008 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 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD |
The front seat seems a bit thin and does require adjustment for comfort after awhile. see full Honda CR-V review |