Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Volvo V50 | |
Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 230 hp@6500 200 lb-ft@2750 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 103.9 in | 0.8 in |
Length | 172.2 in | 178.0 in | -5.8 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 69.7 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 57.4 in | -1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3494 lb. | 3543 lb. | -49 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 38.9 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 55.2 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.6 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 38.1 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 42.2 in | 54.1 in | -11.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.7 in | -50.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 34.4 in | -2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | -2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | -18.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 8.5 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | -54.4 ft3 |
2012 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | You simply can't find a much better driver seat for a combination of long-distance comfort and support during aggressive cornering than the one in the BMW 135is. The seat feels firm and substantial, but with enough padding that church pew metaphors will remain far from your mind. The side bolsters are power-adjustable, so they can be snug when you want them to be snug, but not otherwise. Neither of the other cars has adjustable bolsters, and the Z's are too widely spaced for my average build. The BMW's seats also felt the most comfortable to me. see full BMW 1-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 1-Series.
2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |