Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 109.8 in | 7.1 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 185.1 in | 8 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 72.4 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 66.3 in | -8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3814 lb. | 3777 lb. | 37 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.6 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 57.0 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.2 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.1 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 55.9 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 36.5 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.8 in | -33.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 47.8 in | -47.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.9 in | -27.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 104.6 in (over 3 rows) | -27.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 | 33.0 ft3 | -14.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 ft3 | 65.7 ft3 | -47.3 ft3 |
2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |
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