Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | BMW 1-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 104.7 in | -3.2 in |
Length | 174.1 in | 172.2 in | 1.9 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 68.8 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 55.6 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3508 lb. | 3494 lb. | 14 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.6 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 54.0 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.4 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 37.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 42.2 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 32.0 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 | -1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 | 2 ft3 |
2013 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 |
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 |