Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Subaru WRX | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 104.3 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 180.9 in | -9.2 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 70.7 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 58.1 in | -2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3384 lb. | 3267 lb. | 117 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 39.8 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 55.6 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.2 in | -52.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.3 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.1 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 54.2 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 35.4 in | -3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -5.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.0 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | -2 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 |
2017 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Anyone whose owned a previous-gen WRX knows rear seat space, especially leg room, as "OK" at best. Subaru has revised the rear seats to where there is now more leg room for the lucky passengers in the rear. With the driver seat adjusted to how I sit (I'm 6-feet tall and have a more upright seating position), there is about 1.5 inches of space between my knees and the driver seat back (vs. no space on the previous gen!). Comfort is pretty good, although the seats take on more of a lean on the seat back, which may/may not jive well with your passengers backs. see full Subaru WRX review |