Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 102.5 in | 11.1 in |
Length | 191.2 in | 174.3 in | 16.9 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 71.2 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 66.3 in | -7.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3659 lb. | 3433 lb. | 226 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.8 gal. | 1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 39.1 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 56.2 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 40.1 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.0 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 54.8 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 35.8 in | 0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.6 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -6.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.6 | 23.0 ft3 | -5.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.3 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
best seats on the market today see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 |