BMW X3 (2008) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2016) Specs

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2008 BMW X3 and 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

Model Year	2008	2016
Model	BMW X3	Volkswagen Tiguan
Engine	3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6600 225 lb-ft@2750	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.1 in	102.5 in	7.6 in
Length	179.7 in	174.5 in	5.2 in
Width	73.0 in	71.2 in	1.8 in
Height	66.0 in	65.6 in	0.4 in
Curb Weight	4067 lb.	3591 lb.	476 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.7 gal.	16.8 gal.	0.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.1 in	39.1 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.8 in	56.2 in	-0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.2 in	40.1 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	39.0 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.4 in	55.0 in	0.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	35.8 in	0 in
Total Legroom	76 in (over 2 rows)	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	0.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	30.0 ft³	23.8 ft³	6.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	71.0 ft³	56.1 ft³	14.9 ft³

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

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