Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | BMW X1 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
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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 |
2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 BMW X1.