BMW 1-Series (2009) vs. BMW i8 (2020) Specs

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2009 BMW 1-Series and 2020 BMW i8 Specifications

Model Year	2009	2020
Model	BMW 1-Series	BMW i8
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400	turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	2dr Coupe	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.7 in	110.2 in	-5.5 in
Length	171.7 in	184.9 in	-13.2 in
Width	68.8 in	76.5 in	-7.7 in
Height	56.0 in	50.8 in	5.2 in
Curb Weight	3372 lb.	3501 lb.	-129 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gal.	11.1 gal.	2.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.9 in	38.7 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.0 in	56.7 in	-2.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	43.1 in	-1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	32.4 in	4.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.4 in	49.6 in	3.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.0 in	28.2 in	3.8 in
Total Legroom	73.4 in (over 2 rows)	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	2.1 in
Cargo Volume	10.0 ft³	4.7 ft³	5.3 ft³

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

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