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 | 2,578 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,407 mm | 3,998 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,791 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,443 mm | 1,577 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,590 kg | 1,195 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 9 L | 46 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 953 mm | 1,006 mm | 952 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 945 mm | -36 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,054 mm | 1,280 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 826 mm | 0 mm | 826 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,885 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 187 L | 79 L | 108 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 297 L | 334 L | -37 L |
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.