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Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
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 | 42 L | 11 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 |
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 |
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 |