Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 101.5 in | 3.2 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 165.4 in | 6.3 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 70.3 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 58.3 in | -2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3384 lb. | 3326 lb. | 58 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 39.3 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 54.7 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.2 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 38.5 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 52.8 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 35.5 in | -3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | -3.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 ft3 | 46.0 ft3 | -36 ft3 |
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 |
2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |