Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Nissan LEAF | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 106.3 in | -1.6 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 175.0 in | -3.3 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 69.7 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 61.0 in | -5 in |
Curb Weight | 3252 lb. | 3366 lb. | -114 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 14 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 41.2 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 54.4 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.5 in | -51.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.1 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.3 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 52.5 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 31.1 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 14.5 ft3 | -4.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 ft3 | 0.0 | 10 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 |
2012 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |