Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | BMW 1-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 104.7 in | 16.5 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 171.7 in | 30.8 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 68.8 in | 8.1 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 56.0 in | 12.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4494 lb. | 3252 lb. | 1242 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 6.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 37.9 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 54.0 in | 9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.4 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.1 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 53.4 in | 11.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 32.0 in | 4.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 0.0 in | 62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.8 in | 0.0 in | 31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 35.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 22.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 10.0 | 73 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.6 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 130.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Routan.
2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review |
2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review |