BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2008 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2010

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BMW 1-Series (2008) vs. Mini Hardtop (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 BMW 1-Series and 2010 Mini Hardtop specs.

2008 BMW 1-Series and 2010 Mini Hardtop Specifications

Model Year 2008 2010  
Model BMW 1-Series Mini Hardtop  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Coupe 2dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,659 mm 2,466 mm 0 mm
Length 4,361 mm 3,698 mm 1 mm
Width 1,748 mm 1,684 mm 0 mm
Height 1,422 mm 1,407 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,475 kg 1,155 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 53 L 40 L 13 L
Headroom, Row 1 963 mm 986 mm -23 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,372 mm 1,278 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,052 mm 1,052 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 942 mm 955 mm -13 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,356 mm 1,135 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 813 mm 759 mm 54 mm
Total Legroom 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) 1,811 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 283 L 161 L 122 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 10.0 680 L -670

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 1-Series

2008 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2010 Mini Hardtop

2010 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
nevr a backache, I am a six footer that arrives refreshed and never feel cramped. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
heated seats, great driving position, great visability see full Mini Hardtop review
2010 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Small children, petite women and Hobbits may sit in the back on short trips. Otherwise, forget it. It's a MINI! see full Mini Hardtop review
2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I drove a John Cooperworks MINI and I found the front seat to be incredibly flat and unsupportive. It was the complete opposite of the GTI seats, and a big part of why I purchased the GTI instead see full Mini Hardtop review
2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD
There is no room for anyone other than a child see full Mini Hardtop review
2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Smallish seats made the front feel kinda cheap. The middle armrest was also a very hard plastic, but the door was slightly softer plastic. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Despite being a hatchback, not a lot of headroom in the back, almost as same as the Mustang. Seats were more upright and headrest should have been integrated into seatbacks; rather, it was mostly a nuisance. see full Mini Hardtop review
 
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