Model Year | 2008 | 2018 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Alfa Romeo 4C | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
turbocharged 1.7L I4 DOHC-4v 237 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 93.7 in | 11 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 157.5 in | 14.2 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 73.5 in | -4.7 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 46.6 in | 9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3384 lb. | 2465 lb. | 919 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 10.5 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 38.0 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 49.8 in | 4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.7 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 0.0 in | 37.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 0.0 in | 53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 0.0 in | 32 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 30.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.0 ft3 | 3.7 ft3 | 6.3 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 2018 Alfa Romeo 4C.