Volkswagen Tiguan (2013) vs. BMW X1 (2014) Specs
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2013 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2014 BMW X1 Specifications
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2013 |
2014 |
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| Model |
Volkswagen Tiguan |
BMW X1 |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr SUV |
4dr SUV |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
102.5 in |
108.7 in |
-6.2 in |
| Length |
174.5 in |
176.5 in |
-2 in |
| Width |
71.2 in |
70.8 in |
0.4 in |
| Height |
65.6 in |
60.8 in |
4.8 in |
| Curb Weight |
3393 lb. |
3527 lb. |
-134 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity |
16.8 gal. |
16.6 gal. |
0.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
39.1 in |
41.3 in |
-2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
56.2 in |
55.0 in |
1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
40.1 in |
41.4 in |
-1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
39.0 in |
39.7 in |
-0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
55.0 in |
54.6 in |
0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
35.8 in |
34.9 in |
0.9 in |
| Total Legroom |
75.9 in (over 2 rows) |
76.3 in (over 2 rows) |
-0.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum |
23.8 ft3 |
14.8 ft3 |
9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum |
56.1 ft3 |
47.7 ft3 |
8.4 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan
| 2014 |
Based on the specs, the Tiguan suffers from insufficient dimensions. It's 3.6 inches less lengthy than the Escape, and as a result has an inch less legroom. And the Ford falls near the bottom of the segment in this spec.
In the real world, though, the Tiguan's rear seat feels roomier and more comfortable than the Escape's and in the ballpark with the class leaders. A relatively large seat bottom is high enough off the floor to provide adults with thigh support. The rear seat back is more comfortably shaped than the compact crossover norm, and reclines.
One nit: hard plastic isn't the most comfortable surface for a rear armrest.
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan
| 2013 |
4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding. I'm 6'0 & only have the seat 1/2 way back. Lots of front & rear seat room.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW X1
| 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.
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| 2014 BMW X1 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
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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.
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