| Model Year | 2024 | 2009 | |
| Model | BMW i7 | BMW 1-Series | |
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| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 104.7 in | 21.9 in |
| Length | 212.2 in | 171.7 in | 40.5 in |
| Width | 76.8 in | 68.8 in | 8 in |
| Height | 60.8 in | 56.0 in | 4.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 5635 lb. | 3252 lb. | 2383 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | -14 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 37.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.0 in | 54.0 in | 7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.4 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 53.4 in | 2.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 43.3 in | 32.0 in | 11.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 84.5 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 11.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.0 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2024 BMW i7.
| 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 |