Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Mini Convertible | BMW 1-Series | |
Engine | supercharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 180 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 104.7 in | -7.6 in |
Length | 143.1 in | 172.2 in | -29.1 in |
Width | 66.5 in | 68.8 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 55.6 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2855 lb. | 3626 lb. | -771 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.0 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 54.0 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.4 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.0 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 42.2 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 27.5 in | 32.0 in | -4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 68.8 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | -4.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 4.2 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 | -4.3 ft3 |
2008 Mini Convertible Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
no leg room see full Mini Convertible review |
2010 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 |