Model Year | 2008 | 2020 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Toyota Prius Prime | |
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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 | 182.9 in | -11.2 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 69.3 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 57.9 in | -1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3252 lb. | 3365 lb. | -113 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 39.4 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 54.2 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.2 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.2 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 53.0 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.6 in | -51.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 33.4 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -9.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 ft3 | 0.0 | 10 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Toyota Prius Prime.