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Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) vs. BMW X1 (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2014 BMW X1 specs.

2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2014 BMW X1 Specifications

Model Year 2013 2014  
Model Volkswagen Golf / GTI BMW X1  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
188 kW@4300
329 Nm@2400
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
224 kW@5800
407 Nm@1300
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,578 mm 2,761 mm 0 mm
Length 4,201 mm 4,483 mm 0 mm
Width 1,786 mm 1,798 mm 0 mm
Height 1,481 mm 1,544 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,509 kg 1,765 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 55 L 63 L -8 L
Headroom, Row 1 998 mm 1,049 mm 997 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,389 mm 1,397 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,046 mm 1,052 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 978 mm 1,008 mm 977 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,341 mm 1,387 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 902 mm 886 mm 16 mm
Total Legroom 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 425 L 419 L 6 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,303 L 1,351 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW X1

2014 BMW X1 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
2014 BMW X1 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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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