Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Infiniti Q50 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 328 hp@7000 269 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 112.2 in | -7.5 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 188.3 in | -16.6 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 71.8 in | -3 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 56.8 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3384 lb. | 3574 lb. | -190 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 40.2 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 56.7 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 44.5 in | -3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.5 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 56.1 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.5 in | -52.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 35.1 in | -3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | -6.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.0 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | -3.5 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 |
2014 Infiniti Q50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Like the G37, the Q50 has one of the roomiest rear seats among BMW 3-Series challengers. On paper it offers the most combined rear legroom, 44.5 inches in the front seat and 35.1 inches in back, about 2.5 more than the BMW and Lexus. But the difference doesn't seem as large as this number suggests. The Audi S4 and Cadillac ATS remain more cramped. The Q50 doesn't come by its extra room through brilliant packaging. Instead, at 188 inches it's about a half-foot longer than a 3-Series or ATS. see full Infiniti Q50 review |
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