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BMW X3 (2006) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 BMW X3 and 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan specs.

2006 BMW X3 and 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

Model Year 2006 2012  
Model BMW X3 Volkswagen Tiguan  
Engine 3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
225 hp@5900
214 lb-ft@3500
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5100
207 lb-ft@1700
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,797 mm 2,604 mm 0 mm
Length 4,564 mm 4,432 mm 0 mm
Width 1,854 mm 1,808 mm 0 mm
Height 1,676 mm 1,666 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,845 kg 1,629 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 67 L 64 L 3 L
Headroom, Row 1 968 mm 993 mm -25 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,417 mm 1,427 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,021 mm 1,019 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 960 mm 991 mm -31 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,407 mm 1,397 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 909 mm 909 mm 0 mm
Total Legroom 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) 1,928 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 850 L 674 L 176 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,010 L 1,589 L 1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 BMW X3

2006 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
2006 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
2006 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
seats are underpadded and undercontoured see full BMW X3 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Outstanding. I'm 6'0 & only have the seat 1/2 way back. Lots of front & rear seat room. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
 
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