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BMW 1-Series (2013) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 BMW 1-Series and 2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

2013 BMW 1-Series and 2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year 2013 2016  
Model BMW 1-Series Volkswagen Golf / GTI  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
300 hp@5800
300 lb-ft@1300
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
292 hp@5400
280 lb-ft@1800
 
Transmission 7-speed automated manual 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 2dr Coupe 2dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.7 in 103.8 in 0.9 in
Length 172.2 in 167.5 in 4.7 in
Width 68.8 in 70.5 in -1.7 in
Height 56.0 in 57.2 in -1.2 in
Curb Weight 3439 lb. 3278 lb. 161 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.0 gal. 13.2 gal. 0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.9 in 38.4 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.0 in 55.9 in -1.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 41.2 in 0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 38.1 in -1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.4 in 53.9 in -0.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 32.0 in 35.6 in -3.6 in
Total Legroom 73.4 in (over 2 rows) 76.8 in (over 2 rows) -3.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.0 ft3 22.8 ft3 -12.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 10.0 ft3 52.7 ft3 -42.7 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 BMW 1-Series

2013 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 You simply can't find a much better driver seat for a combination of long-distance comfort and support during aggressive cornering than the one in the BMW 135is. The seat feels firm and substantial, but with enough padding that church pew metaphors will remain far from your mind. The side bolsters are power-adjustable, so they can be snug when you want them to be snug, but not otherwise. Neither of the other cars has adjustable bolsters, and the Z's are too widely spaced for my average build. The BMW's seats also felt the most comfortable to me. see full BMW 1-Series review
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2015 The original Golf revolutionized the automotive world by demonstrating how practical a small car could be. Though the latest, seventh-generation Golf is much larger than the original, and every major auto maker now offers a Golf-like compact, the Volkswagen continues to impress with its practicality. Let's start with the front seat. The seat itself is shaped and padded to provide nearly ideal comfort and support in daily driving. The performance buckets in the GTI and R have firmer bolsters that provide more lateral support, but the regular Golf's buckets are cushier and more comfortably contoured. The e-Golf uses the same exemplary seats. In comparison, the seats in the Soul EV are merely okay. The view forward from the e-Golf's driver seat is also about as good as it gets in a current compact, with a reasonably-sized instrument panel and an expansive, comfortably raked windshield flanked by relatively thin pillars. This said, some people might prefer the higher driving position in the quasi-crossover Soul EV. For me, a conventional car's lower position continues to feel more natural, especially in turns. Battery packs take up space. Even with the (roughly) 1.5-kWh battery packs used by hybrids cargo capacity usually takes a hit. In the Soul EV, rear seat legroom suffers a three-inch reduction due to the underfloor location of the car's 27-kWh battery pack. But VW engineers managed to design and package a 24-kWh battery pack so cleverly that the e-Golf's passenger and cargo room are identical to those of a regular Golf. Adults will comfortably fit in the car's back seat. The same can't be said about most other EVs--the Soul being a second exception. Even with the three-inch cut, the Kia's back seat is about as roomy as the Golf's. The i3's back seat is far tighter. Which EV treats its passengers best depends on the season. The e-Golf includes rear air vents, while the Soul EV+ includes rear seat bun warmers. Moving to the cargo area, the Soul EV's battery pack eats up a dozen cubic feet, leaving just under 50. The uncompromised e-Golf can contain a couple more. But these figures don't convey the differing proportions of the cars' cargo holds. The e-Golf's is a few inches longer, while the Soul EV's is a few inches taller. Which is the better cargo hauler depends on the shape of your cargo. The much larger Tesla Model S can hold a few more cubic feet, the Mercedes-Benz B-Class about the same as the e-Golf. No other EV comes close, especially not the 12-cube BMW i3. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
 

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2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 2dr Hatch turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Difficult ingress and egress see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
 
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