Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 102.5 in | 2.2 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 174.5 in | -2.8 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 71.2 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 65.6 in | -9.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3252 lb. | 3393 lb. | -141 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 16.8 gal. | -2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 39.1 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 56.2 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.1 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.0 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 55.0 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 35.8 in | -3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -13.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 | -46.1 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2008 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 |
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
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. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |