BMW X3 (2013) vs. Volkswagen Touareg (2012) Specs

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2013 BMW X3 and 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Specifications

Model Year	2013	2012
Model	BMW X3	Volkswagen Touareg
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5000 260 lb-ft@1250	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.6 in	113.9 in	-3.3 in
Length	183.0 in	188.8 in	-5.8 in
Width	74.1 in	76.4 in	-2.3 in
Height	65.4 in	68.2 in	-2.8 in
Curb Weight	4112 lb.	4711 lb.	-599 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.7 gal.	22.5 gal.	-4.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	39.6 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	59.8 in	-2.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	39.9 in	41.4 in	-1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	38.9 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.0 in	56.7 in	-0.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	34.9 in	1.9 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	0.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.6 ft³	32.1 ft³	-4.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	63.3 ft³	70.9 ft³	-7.6 ft³

2013 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 2013 BMW X3.

2012 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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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