Mini Coupe (2015) vs. BMW 1-Series (2009) Specs

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2015 Mini Coupe and 2009 BMW 1-Series Specifications

Model Year	2015	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
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

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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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