Bringing car spotting into perspective
Background grid Datsun 240Z Coupé 1970-1978 BMW 1 Hatchback 2004-2013
Spec height1 1.285 m 2
1 1.421 m Spec height1
 + 13.6 cm
+ 6.6 cm 2 4.305 m Spec length
1 4.239 m Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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BMW 1-Series 5-door Hatchback 2004 - 2013
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BMW
1-Series
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 1 | 2004 - 2013
Spotted in Switzerland 16″ Mirrored image
Datsun 240Z 3-door Coupé 1970 - 1978
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Datsun
240Z
3-door Coupé
Gen. 2 | 1970 - 1978
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 1-Series (E87) 5-door Hatchback 2004 vs. Datsun 240Z G (HS30) 3-door Coupé 1970


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 1-Series (E87) 5-door Hatchback 2004 is 6.6 cm shorter and 13.6 cm higher compared to Datsun 240Z G (HS30) 3-door Coupé 1970

Subcompact
Size class
--
423.9 cm
Length
430.5 cm
+6.6
174.8 cm
+5.8
Width2
169 cm
193.3 cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
142.1 cm
+13.6
Height1
128.5 cm
266 cm
+35.5
Wheelbase
230.5 cm
-- cm
Ground clearance3
16 cm
1280 kg
+27%
Weight4,6
1010 kg
5
Seats max.
--
330 l
Cargo volume EU4
-- l
1150 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
+1
Segment
Standard
€ 21184
+136%
Price EU7
€ 8999
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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