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BMW X3 (2008) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 BMW X3 and 2010 Volkswagen Passat specs.

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 2,797 mm 2,710 mm 0 mm
Length 4,564 mm 4,775 mm 0 mm
Width 1,854 mm 1,821 mm 0 mm
Height 1,676 mm 1,516 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,820 kg 1,593 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 67 L 70 L -3 L
Headroom, Row 1 968 mm 973 mm -5 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,417 mm 1,415 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,021 mm 1,052 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 960 mm 980 mm -20 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,407 mm 1,387 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 909 mm 958 mm -49 mm
Total Legroom 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 850 L 1,014 L 849 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,010 L 1,747 L 1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW X3

2008 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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