Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | BMW i3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
Electric 168 hp 184 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 101.2 in | 0.3 in |
Length | 173.5 in | 157.4 in | 16.1 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 69.9 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 62.1 in | -5.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3505 lb. | 2634 lb. | 871 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 2.4 gal. | 12.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 39.6 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 54.8 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 0.0 in | 41.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 37.2 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 50.4 in | -8.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 0.0 in | 32.5 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 74.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 | 3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 11.8 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
2011 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW i3.