Model Year | 2008 | 2020 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 382 hp@5800 369 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 112.2 in | -7.5 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 185.7 in | -14 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 71.9 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 56.8 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3372 lb. | 3849 lb. | -477 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 15.6 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 38.7 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 56.0 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.0 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.6 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 54.6 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 35.2 in | -3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -3.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.0 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | -6.9 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 2020 BMW 3-Series.