Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 3,078 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,526 mm | 5,144 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,953 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,417 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,570 kg | 2,038 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 78 L | -18 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 945 mm | 33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 996 mm | -31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,643 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 922 mm | -43 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 963 mm | -963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,575 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 808 mm | -808 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,761 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 702 L | 915 L | -213 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.8 | 2,350 L | 22.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,642 L | 3,981 L | -2 L |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Routan.