Model Year | 2015 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 102.5 in | 8.1 in |
Length | 182.1 in | 174.3 in | 7.8 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 71.2 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 66.3 in | -9.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3545 lb. | 3433 lb. | 112 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 16.8 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.1 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 56.2 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 40.1 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.0 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 54.8 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 35.8 in | -0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.5 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -6.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.5 | 23.0 ft3 | -5.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.0 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 | -3.1 ft3 |
2015 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The BMW 3-Series used to be tight inside, but it has grown with each redesign, especially the most recent one. The rear seat of the current sedan isn't nearly as roomy as that in the related 3-Series Gran Turismo hatchback. But it offers considerably more rear legroom than direct competitors like the Audi A4, Cadillac ATS, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. In fact, combined front and rear legroom is the same as in the one size-class up, ten-inch-longer Mercedes E-Class. (You do get a half-inch more rear headroom and nearly two inches more rear shoulder room in the Benz.) Beyond the specs, the BMW's rear seat is comfortably high off the floor, a rarity in the age of sedans with plunging coupe-like roof lines. see full BMW 3-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 BMW 3-Series.
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats slide back and forth to change cargo vs passenger space for flexible loads. Lots of leg room. Panoramic sunroof and air vent makes it a pleasure. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty room! almost like the big Ford Expedition! see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Well designed, nice sitting position, like a front seat. Lots of leg room. Seat is comfortable. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |