Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Mini Coupe | BMW 1-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 104.7 in | -7.6 in |
Length | 146.8 in | 171.7 in | -24.9 in |
Width | 66.3 in | 68.8 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 54.3 in | 56.0 in | -1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2767 lb. | 3384 lb. | -617 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 14.0 gal. | -3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 37.9 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 54.0 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.4 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.1 in | -37.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.4 in | -53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 32.0 in | -32 in |
Total Legroom | 41.7 in (over 1 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | -31.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 9.8 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Mini Coupe.
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 |