Model Year | 2009 | 2020 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Audi A7 / S7 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
twincharged 2.9L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 444 hp@5700 443 lb-ft@1900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,926 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,361 mm | 4,968 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,748 mm | 1,908 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,535 kg | 2,065 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 73 L | -20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 963 mm | 940 mm | 23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 942 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 813 mm | 940 mm | -127 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 283 L | 705 L | -422 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 | 0 L | 10 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Audi A7 / S7.