Model Year | 2008 | 2020 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Honda Accord | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,830 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,361 mm | 4,882 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,748 mm | 1,862 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,475 kg | 1,420 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 56 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 963 mm | 1,003 mm | 962 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,405 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 947 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 813 mm | 1,026 mm | 812 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,101 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 283 L | 473 L | -190 L |
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 |
2020 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 0 |
Front seats are softly padded in a way that is uncommon in modern vehicles. Driver's seat adjustments are above average, as there is an adjustable thigh support. Passenger seats lack lumbar adjustment and thigh support extensions, but have full 8-way power including seat-bottom tilt and height adjustment.
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Some drivers complain the lumbar support is intrusive, while others complain it's too subtle. Remember to sit in a seat and get a feel for yourself, as it is very subjective.
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The driver's seat has the option of a facial recognition system that is fairly reliable if used correctly and a useful feature that is not common in other cars. Memory buttons remain on the door for those that prefer them.
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The details that count: According to the owner's manual, the facial recognition system's software is open-source and data remains in the vehicle.
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