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2009 BMW 1-Series and 2012 Tesla Model S Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
| Model | BMW 1-Series | Tesla Model S | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
Electric 416 hp 443 lb-ft |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 116.5 in | -11.8 in |
| Length | 171.7 in | 196.0 in | -24.3 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 77.3 in | -8.5 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 56.5 in | -0.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3384 lb. | 4647 lb. | -1263 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 14 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 38.8 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 57.7 in | -3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.7 in | -1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 35.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 55.0 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 35.4 in | -3.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 31.6 ft3 | -21.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 ft3 | 63.4 ft3 | -53.4 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Tesla Model S
| 2012 Tesla Model S Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The front seats in the Tesla Model S are reasonably comfortable, but don't look or feel especially luxurious and provide little lateral support in turns. At least in the Performance model the side bolsters should be larger and/or adjustable. The seats in the A7 similarly need more aggressive bolsters. The seats in the S7 have them. see full Tesla Model S review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Tesla Model S
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