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2008 BMW X3 and 2010 Volkswagen Passat Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
| Model | BMW X3 | Volkswagen Passat | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 106.7 in | 3.4 in |
| Length | 179.7 in | 188.0 in | -8.3 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 71.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 59.7 in | 6.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 3512 lb. | 500 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 38.3 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.4 in | -1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.6 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 54.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 37.7 in | -1.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.0 ft3 | 35.8 ft3 | -5.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 61.7 ft3 | 9.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW X3
| 2008 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With the comfort seat option, you can customize seat position to you preference, including lumbar and shoulder adjustment. Decent support for someone up to 6 feet tall. Heated seats work very well. see full BMW X3 review |
| 2008 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Volkswagen Passat
| 2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |
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