Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Lexus CT | BMW 1-Series | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 104.7 in | -2.3 in |
Length | 170.1 in | 171.7 in | -1.6 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 68.8 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 56.0 in | 0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3130 lb. | 3252 lb. | -122 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 14.0 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 37.9 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 54.0 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.4 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.1 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 53.4 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.8 in | 0.0 in | 51.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.9 in | 32.0 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 4.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 32.0 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 22 ft3 |
2014 Lexus CT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lexus design is in a class of its own. The interior layout is straight and simple, and everything is where you expect it to be. Although faced with great swathes leather and technology in front of the driver, the most noticeable feature was how comfortable the seats were. Eve in the lowest-price Lexus available sat thrones on par with top-tier German luxury. Simple, I admit, but it?s important, and Lexus has nailed it. see full Lexus CT review |
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 |