Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 101.5 in | 3.2 in |
Length | 172.2 in | 179.3 in | -7.1 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 70.1 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 59.2 in | -3.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3494 lb. | 3228 lb. | 266 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 38.4 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 54.8 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.1 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 38.1 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 42.2 in | 53.1 in | -10.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 35.5 in | -3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | -24.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 8.5 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 | -58.4 ft3 |
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 |
2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
at 6' 3" the rear seating with sun roof is a little tight. If you are taller than me do not plan to spend much time in the rear. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Nice seats. Love the heated front seats see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |