Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Audi A8 | BMW 1-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.9 in | 104.7 in | 11.2 in |
Length | 199.3 in | 171.7 in | 27.6 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 68.8 in | 5.8 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 56.0 in | 0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4288 lb. | 3252 lb. | 1036 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 9.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.3 in | 37.9 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 54.0 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.4 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.1 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 53.4 in | 4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 32.0 in | 5.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 5.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.6 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 4.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Audi A8.
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 |