Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Hyundai Accent | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 98.4 in | 6.3 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 159.3 in | 12.4 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 66.7 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 57.9 in | -1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3252 lb. | 2366 lb. | 886 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 39.6 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 53.5 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 50.2 in | -50.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.8 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.8 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 53.1 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 48.8 in | -48.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 34.3 in | -2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -5.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 ft3 | 0.0 | 10 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 |
2010 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
ROOM FOR MY 240 LB BODY see full Hyundai Accent review |
2010 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
By definition, being a subcompact means a smaller interior. To be fair, although the Accent is technically a subcompact, the government compares the Accent to compact cars. In fact, the Accent has more interior room than the large Civics or Corollas. see full Hyundai Accent review |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
NOT MUCH TO SPARE see full Hyundai Accent review |