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Volkswagen Tiguan (2010) vs. BMW 3-Series (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2009 BMW 3-Series specs.

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2009 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2010 2009  
Model Volkswagen Tiguan BMW 3-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,604 mm 2,761 mm 0 mm
Length 4,427 mm 4,526 mm 0 mm
Width 1,808 mm 1,816 mm 0 mm
Height 1,684 mm 1,417 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,557 kg 1,570 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 64 L 60 L 4 L
Headroom, Row 1 993 mm 978 mm 15 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,427 mm 1,407 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,019 mm 1,054 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 991 mm 965 mm 26 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,392 mm 1,400 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 909 mm 879 mm 30 mm
Total Legroom 1,928 mm (over 2 rows) 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 674 L 702 L -28 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 651 L 24.8 626.2 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,589 L 1,642 L 0 L

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

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW 3-Series

2009 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
6-speed manual RWD
Power seats are very comfortable, even for long hauls. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Sport seats fit me exceptionally well. Plush enough for the wife to enjoy a long drive. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I found the sport package seats comfortable see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
7-speed automated manual RWD
Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD
With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 0 Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
A bit small for me, both in the seat and in the cabin in general. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
2 small for adults over 6 ft see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
It has a back seat, but unless it is a short trip it is very tight for adults. see full BMW 3-Series review
 
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