Model Year | 2014 | 2010 | |
Model | Tesla Model S | BMW 1-Series | |
Engine | Electric 416 hp 443 lb-ft |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
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Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.5 in | 104.7 in | 11.8 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 171.7 in | 24.3 in |
Width | 77.3 in | 68.8 in | 8.5 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 56.0 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4647 lb. | 3384 lb. | 1263 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | -14 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 37.9 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 54.0 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.4 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 37.1 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 53.4 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 32.0 in | 3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 4.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.6 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.4 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 53.4 ft3 |
2014 Tesla Model S Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The front seats in the Tesla Model S are reasonably comfortable, but don't look or feel especially luxurious and provide little lateral support in turns. At least in the Performance model the side bolsters should be larger and/or adjustable. The seats in the A7 similarly need more aggressive bolsters. The seats in the S7 have them. see full Tesla Model S review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Tesla Model S.
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 |