Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Ford Focus | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 104.3 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 178.5 in | -6.8 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 71.8 in | -3 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 57.7 in | -1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3252 lb. | 2907 lb. | 345 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 38.3 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 55.6 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.9 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 38.0 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 53.7 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.7 in | -52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 33.2 in | -1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.0 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | -3.2 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 |
2015 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review |