Model Year | 2009 | 2020 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,637 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,361 mm | 4,257 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,748 mm | 1,798 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,475 kg | 1,303 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 50 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 963 mm | 975 mm | -12 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 968 mm | -26 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 813 mm | 904 mm | -91 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 283 L | 493 L | -210 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 | 1,521 L | 9 |
2009 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 |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review |
2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Volkswagen Golf / GTI.