Model Year | 2023 | 2008 | |
Model | Tesla Model S | BMW 1-Series | |
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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 | 4561 lb. | 3252 lb. | 1309 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 | 28.4 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.3 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 52.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Tesla Model S.
2008 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 |
2008 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 |