Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Mini Clubman | |
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Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 105.1 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 172.2 in | 168.3 in | 3.9 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 70.9 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 56.7 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3494 lb. | 3105 lb. | 389 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 40.2 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 54.7 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.4 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 38.0 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 42.2 in | 52.8 in | -10.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 34.3 in | -2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 75.7 in (over 2 rows) | -2.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 17.5 ft3 | -9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 8.5 ft3 | 47.9 ft3 | -39.4 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 |
2016 Mini Clubman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Mini Clubman's standard seats have a non-adjustable lumbar area that bulges far too much for my back. Your back and impression of the seats could differ. Or get any level of the leather upholstery (starting at $750 for partial leather, plus $300 for the required sport buckets that are standard on the S) and the lumbar support becomes adjustable. see full Mini Clubman review |
2016 Mini Clubman Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 189hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
The sport seats in the basic black leatherette are nicely bolstered though not overly enveloping like seats in my FR-S. This means it hits a nice middle ground of comfort but still keeping you from being thrown around in aggressive driving. The manually adjusted seats are easily positioned to a comfortable state after you figure out which of the 4 levers is doing what. The adjustible thigh support is especially nice and not something I often see in this segment. see full Mini Clubman review |