Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Toyota Prius v | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 109.4 in | -4.7 in |
Length | 172.2 in | 181.7 in | -9.5 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 69.9 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 62.0 in | -6.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3494 lb. | 3274 lb. | 220 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 39.6 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 55.9 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.5 in | -53.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.3 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 38.6 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 42.2 in | 55.2 in | -13 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.5 in | -53.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 35.9 in | -3.9 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -3.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 34.3 ft3 | -25.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 8.5 ft3 | 67.3 ft3 | -58.8 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 |
2013 Toyota Prius v Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Wagon 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I am just over 6 ft. and spouse at 5ft 4. The seat can be raised plus forward and back. It fit us both well. see full Toyota Prius v review |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Comfortable rear seating. Very roomy. see full Toyota Prius v review |