Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,604 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,526 mm | 4,432 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,808 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,417 mm | 1,666 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,570 kg | 1,539 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 64 L | -4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 993 mm | -15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 991 mm | -26 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 909 mm | -30 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,928 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 702 L | 674 L | 28 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,642 L | 1,589 L | 0 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 |
2012 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 |