Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Cadillac ELR | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 106.1 in | -1.4 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 186.0 in | -14.3 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 72.7 in | -3.9 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 55.9 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3252 lb. | 4050 lb. | -798 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 9.3 gal. | 4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 36.9 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 55.2 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.9 in | -52.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.2 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 34.7 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 49.9 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 48.6 in | -48.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 33.6 in | -1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.0 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | -0.5 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 |
2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Both cars have comfortable front seats, but the ELR's provide more lateral support, at least with the $2,450 brown interior option (which adds power adjusters to their modestly sized side bolsters). Front seat access isn't among the ELR's strengths. As is often the case with coupes, the doors are long and heavy. see full Cadillac ELR review |
2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Volt's rear seat is pretty tight. The Cadillac ELR's is even tighter. At 5-9, I barely have enough space for my head and knees, and this when sitting behind someone my own size. Put someone taller in the front seat, and even pre-teens will have trouble squeezing into the back seat. This being a two-door, rear seat access is also dicey. The Tesla's rear seat is far roomier than either GM car's. Plus a rear-facing third row is optional. see full Cadillac ELR review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Cadillac ELR.