Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Honda Element | BMW 1-Series | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 104.7 in | -3.3 in |
Length | 169.3 in | 171.7 in | -2.4 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 68.8 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 56.0 in | 14.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3433 lb. | 3252 lb. | 181 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 37.9 in | 5.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 54.0 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 41.4 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.1 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 53.4 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.6 in | 0.0 in | 47.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 32.0 in | 7.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 6.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.0 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 16 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.1 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 67.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Honda Element.
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 |