Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Volkswagen Routan | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 121.2 in | -16.5 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 202.5 in | -30.8 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 76.9 in | -8.1 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 68.9 in | -12.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3252 lb. | 4335 lb. | -1083 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -6.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 39.8 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 63.0 in | -9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.6 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.2 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 64.7 in | -11.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 36.3 in | -4.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -35.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -22.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 10.0 | 83.0 ft3 | -73 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 ft3 | 141.0 ft3 | -131 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 |
2010 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan review |