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Nissan LEAF (2012) vs. BMW 1-Series (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Nissan LEAF and 2013 BMW 1-Series specs.

2012 Nissan LEAF and 2013 BMW 1-Series Specifications

Model Year 2012 2013  
Model Nissan LEAF BMW 1-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 104.7 in 1.6 in
Length 175.0 in 172.2 in 2.8 in
Width 69.7 in 68.8 in 0.9 in
Height 61.0 in 56.0 in 5 in
Curb Weight 3366 lb. 3208 lb. 158 lb.
Fuel Capacity 0.0 gal. 14.0 gal. -14 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.2 in 37.9 in 3.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.4 in 54.0 in 0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.5 in 0.0 in 51.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.1 in 41.4 in 0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.3 in 37.1 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.5 in 53.4 in -0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 50.0 in 0.0 in 50 in
Legroom, Row 2 31.1 in 32.0 in -0.9 in
Total Legroom 73.2 in (over 2 rows) 73.4 in (over 2 rows) -0.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 14.5 ft3 10.0 ft3 4.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 0.0 10.0 ft3 -10

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan LEAF

2012 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric
1-speed automatic FWD
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 BMW 1-Series

2013 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 You simply can't find a much better driver seat for a combination of long-distance comfort and support during aggressive cornering than the one in the BMW 135is. The seat feels firm and substantial, but with enough padding that church pew metaphors will remain far from your mind. The side bolsters are power-adjustable, so they can be snug when you want them to be snug, but not otherwise. Neither of the other cars has adjustable bolsters, and the Z's are too widely spaced for my average build. The BMW's seats also felt the most comfortable to me. see full BMW 1-Series review
 

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