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2009 BMW 1-Series and 2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
| Model | BMW 1-Series | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 106.3 in | -1.6 in |
| Length | 172.2 in | 176.2 in | -4 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 69.5 in | -0.7 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 59.8 in | -4.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3494 lb. | 2937 lb. | 557 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 0 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 40.0 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 55.4 in | -1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.5 in | -2.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.4 in | -2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 42.2 in | 54.7 in | -12.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | -52.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 36.4 in | -4.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -6.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | -15.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 8.5 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | -56.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW 1-Series
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring
| 2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable, adjustable, and sit high to give the driver and passenger a good view of the road ahead, and are wide and not narrow like you find in the competition. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no other small car provides rear passenger comfort like the Hyundai Elantra Touring. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
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