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Volkswagen Routan (2010) vs. BMW X3 (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Volkswagen Routan and 2008 BMW X3 specs.

2010 Volkswagen Routan and 2008 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year 2010 2008  
Model Volkswagen Routan BMW X3  
Engine 4.0L V6
OHC-4v
251 hp@6000
259 lb-ft@4200
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
260 hp@6600
225 lb-ft@2750
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Minivan, ext. 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 121.2 in 110.1 in 11.1 in
Length 202.5 in 179.7 in 22.8 in
Width 76.9 in 73.0 in 3.9 in
Height 68.9 in 66.0 in 2.9 in
Curb Weight 4621 lb. 4067 lb. 554 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.5 gal. 17.7 gal. 2.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 38.1 in 1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 63.0 in 55.8 in 7.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.6 in 40.2 in 0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 37.8 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 64.7 in 55.4 in 9.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.3 in 35.8 in 0.5 in
Headroom, Row 3 37.9 in 0.0 in 37.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 62.0 in 0.0 in 62 in
Legroom, Row 3 31.8 in 0.0 in 31.8 in
Total Legroom 108.7 in (over 3 rows) 76 in (over 2 rows) 32.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 32.3 ft3 30.0 ft3 2.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 83.0 ft3 30.0 53 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 141.0 ft3 71.0 ft3 70 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Volkswagen Routan

2010 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan review
 

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
 
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