Model Year | 2008 | 2021 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,361 mm | 4,702 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,748 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,475 kg | 1,713 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 58 L | -5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 963 mm | 1,006 mm | 962 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 993 mm | -51 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 813 mm | 927 mm | -114 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 859 mm | -859 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,214 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 709 mm | -709 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,657 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 283 L | 340 L | -57 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 10.0 | 934 L | -924 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 | 1,860 L | 9 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan.