Model Year | 2020 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW i8 | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 101.5 in | 8.7 in |
Length | 184.9 in | 174.1 in | 10.8 in |
Width | 76.5 in | 70.5 in | 6 in |
Height | 50.7 in | 56.9 in | -6.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3671 lb. | 3508 lb. | 163 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.9 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 54.7 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.7 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 35.8 in | -35.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 41.5 in | -41.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 32.5 in | -32.5 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | -31.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 2.3 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | -4.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2.3 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | -8.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 BMW i8.
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 |