BMW i8 (2020) vs. BMW 1-Series (2009) Specs

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2020 BMW i8 and 2009 BMW 1-Series Specifications

Model Year	2020	2009
Model	BMW i8	BMW 1-Series
Engine	turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Body	2dr Coupe	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.2 in	104.7 in	5.5 in
Length	184.9 in	171.7 in	13.2 in
Width	76.5 in	68.8 in	7.7 in
Height	50.8 in	56.0 in	-5.2 in
Curb Weight	3501 lb.	3372 lb.	129 lb.
Fuel Capacity	11.1 gal.	14.0 gal.	-2.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	37.9 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	54.0 in	2.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	41.4 in	1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	32.4 in	37.1 in	-4.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.6 in	53.4 in	-3.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	28.2 in	32.0 in	-3.8 in
Total Legroom	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	73.4 in (over 2 rows)	-2.1 in
Cargo Volume	4.7 ft³	10.0 ft³	-5.3 ft³

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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

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