Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Hyundai Veloster | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 104.3 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 166.1 in | 5.6 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 70.5 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 55.1 in | 0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3252 lb. | 2679 lb. | 573 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 39.0 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 55.6 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.9 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 35.3 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 54.0 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | -52.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 31.7 in | 0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | -2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | -5.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 ft3 | 34.7 ft3 | -24.7 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 |
2016 Hyundai Veloster Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 3dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The Veloster is setup like a sports car - stiff suspension, low riding height, and sport seats designed to keep you in place. What this car is not is comfortable. At all. There is almost no back support, and little coushining. On a long trip, it will be PAIN. On roads trampled on by dinosaurs, it will be PAIN. The interior accents also get in the way of resting your legs on anything, so you have to just deal with the space provided, which isn't much. This car is just big enough, and not a milimeter more. see full Hyundai Veloster review |