Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.0 in | 101.5 in | 13.5 in |
Length | 190.0 in | 174.1 in | 15.9 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 70.5 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 59.4 in | 56.9 in | 2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3915 lb. | 3508 lb. | 407 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 38.9 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 54.7 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.7 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 35.8 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 41.5 in | 12.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 32.5 in | 6.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 11.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 ft3 | 6.6 | 11.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.5 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 46 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo.
2012 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review |