Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
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. | 10.6 gal. | 3.4 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 |
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 |
2011 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is extremely limited but it's a Mini...not a mini van! see full Mini Hardtop review |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
We're tall and have room to spare. see full Mini Hardtop review |
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 |