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2009 BMW 1-Series and 2007 Mini Hardtop Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
| Model | BMW 1-Series | Mini Hardtop | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 97.1 in | 7.6 in |
| Length | 171.7 in | 145.6 in | 26.1 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 66.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 55.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3252 lb. | 2546 lb. | 706 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 11.0 gal. | 3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 38.8 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 50.3 in | 3.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.4 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.6 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 44.7 in | 8.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 29.9 in | 2.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 | 4.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | -14 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 2007 Mini Hardtop
| 2007 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
too small for adults see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The roof line is so low that tall people do not fit. When I tested the car my head was touching the roofliner. see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Its small, but not as small inside as you might think. see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2006 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
what room? see full Mini Hardtop review |
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