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BMW X3 (2008) vs. Volkswagen Touareg (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 BMW X3 and 2012 Volkswagen Touareg specs.

2008 BMW X3 and 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Specifications

Model Year 2008 2012  
Model BMW X3 Volkswagen Touareg  
Engine 3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
260 hp@6600
225 lb-ft@2750
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
280 hp@6200
265 lb-ft@3200
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,797 mm 2,893 mm 0 mm
Length 4,564 mm 4,796 mm 0 mm
Width 1,854 mm 1,941 mm 0 mm
Height 1,676 mm 1,732 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,845 kg 2,137 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 67 L 85 L -18 L
Headroom, Row 1 968 mm 1,006 mm 967 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,417 mm 1,519 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,021 mm 1,052 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 960 mm 988 mm -28 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,407 mm 1,440 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 909 mm 886 mm 23 mm
Total Legroom 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 850 L 909 L -59 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,010 L 2,008 L 0 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 2012 Volkswagen Touareg

2012 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review
 
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