Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 102.5 in | 8.1 in |
Length | 183.0 in | 174.3 in | 8.7 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 71.2 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 66.3 in | -0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4112 lb. | 3433 lb. | 679 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 16.8 gal. | 0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.1 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 56.2 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.1 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.0 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 54.8 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.8 in | 1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.6 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | 3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.6 | 23.0 ft3 | 4.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
2012 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Thanks partly to power-adjustable side bolsters, the X3's optional sport seats are both supportive and comfortable. They're firm where you want them to be firm, yet (unlike those in the Audi and Mercedes-Benz) cushy where you want them to be cushy. The Volvo XC60's seats are also very comfortable, but can't quite match the BMW's lateral support. You sit substantially higher than in a BMW sedan, both relative to the ground and to the instrument panel. The windshield is more distant than in the original X3, making the current one seem considerably larger, but it remains more upright than in most recently designed crossovers. The forward visibility many people buy a crossover to get can be gotten here. Rear seat legroom increased by an inch with the 2011 redesign, and is now competitive. A couple of adults will fit, so there's no compelling functional reason to step up to the X5 unless you require tall people to be comfortable back there. see full BMW X3 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW X3.
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats slide back and forth to change cargo vs passenger space for flexible loads. Lots of leg room. Panoramic sunroof and air vent makes it a pleasure. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty room! almost like the big Ford Expedition! see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Well designed, nice sitting position, like a front seat. Lots of leg room. Seat is comfortable. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |