Model Year | 2018 | 2010 | |
Model | BMW X1 | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@1450 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.7 in | -1.6 in |
Length | 174.8 in | 188.0 in | -13.2 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 71.7 in | 0 in |
Height | 63.5 in | 59.7 in | 3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3543 lb. | 3512 lb. | 31 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 38.3 in | 3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 55.7 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.4 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.6 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 54.6 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.7 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.1 ft3 | 35.8 ft3 | -8.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.7 ft3 | 61.7 ft3 | -3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 BMW X1.
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |