Volkswagen Eos (2008) vs. BMW X1 (2013) Specs

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2008 Volkswagen Eos and 2013 BMW X1 Specifications

Model Year	2008	2013
Model	Volkswagen Eos	BMW X1
Engine	3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 235 lb-ft@2500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5000 260 lb-ft@1250
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	108.7 in	-7.2 in
Length	173.5 in	176.5 in	-3 in
Width	70.5 in	70.8 in	-0.3 in
Height	56.8 in	60.8 in	-4 in
Curb Weight	3686 lb.	3527 lb.	159 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	16.6 gal.	-2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.5 in	41.3 in	-3.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.7 in	55.0 in	-0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	41.4 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.8 in	39.7 in	-3.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	41.5 in	54.6 in	-13.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.5 in	34.9 in	-2.4 in
Total Legroom	74.2 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	-2.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	6.6 ft³	14.8 ft³	-8.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	10.5 ft³	47.7 ft³	-37.2 ft³

2008 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	The car is comfy on long trips, and the seat heaters are super. The car is great with the top down—if you deploy the wind deflector, you don’t get your hair blown all over the place. The faux leather on the seats is fine-- you can only get real leather if you get the LUX model, and then you can’t have a manual transmission. see full Volkswagen Eos review
2007	2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD	Sedan feeling with 10-way power/heated seats blended with sports-car suspension and handling. A real glove box that is cooled by the A/C. Pockets on side doors are handy for storage. see full Volkswagen Eos review
2007	2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD	That it exists! Gets used as more of a parcel shelf than rear seat but can fit two passengers comfortably when needed. see full Volkswagen Eos review

2008 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Seat is small and okay for short trips. Adults fit okay when the top is down, access is tight witht the top up. see full Volkswagen Eos review

2013 BMW X1 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	BMW makes great sport seats, with support in the right places and power-adjustable side bolsters. This said, those in the X1 Sport Line feel less cushy, and so less overtly comfortable, than I recall from other BMWs. The Evoque's front buckets lack adjustable side bolsters, but feel more luxurious. While the BMW wins on support, the Land Rover wins on comfort. Another tie. Update: when I later had an Evoque for a week its seats felt less comfortable than they had during the dealer test drive. So I'm revising this rating in favor of the BMW. see full BMW X1 review

2013 BMW X1 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The BMW X1's interior dimensions also closely resemble those of the previous-generation 3-Series. Up front, there's a little less space to stretch out than in the X3. But abundant headroom. About half of the X1's additional height is over one's head--you sit only a couple inches higher than in the 3-Series. This additional airspace also distinguishes the X1 from the allroad. Rear seat room could be more of an issue. As in the old 3 and the new allroad, a couple of average-sized adults will fit behind a couple more with perhaps an inch or two of clearance for their knees, while a third would be a squeeze. The seat back reclines, but the seat cushion is too low to provide good thigh support. The Evoque is similarly a less-than-ideal choice for four-plus adults taking a long trip. see full BMW X1 review

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