Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Hyundai Santa Cruz | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 281 hp@5800 311 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 118.3 in | -13.6 in |
Length | 172.2 in | 195.7 in | -23.5 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 75.0 in | -6.2 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 66.7 in | -11.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3626 lb. | 4101 lb. | -475 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 40.7 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 57.6 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.4 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 40.1 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 42.2 in | 56.1 in | -13.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.5 in | -53.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 36.5 in | -4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | -4.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 8.5 ft3 | 0.0 | 8.5 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz.