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2012 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2011 BMW 3-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | BMW 3-Series | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 108.7 in | -6.2 in |
| Length | 174.5 in | 178.2 in | -3.7 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 71.5 in | -0.3 in |
| Height | 65.6 in | 55.8 in | 9.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3393 lb. | 3462 lb. | -69 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 55.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 41.5 in | -1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.0 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 55.1 in | -0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 34.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.1 ft3 | 58.0 ft3 | -1.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
| 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding. I'm 6'0 & only have the seat 1/2 way back. Lots of front & rear seat room. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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