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2009 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2008 BMW 5-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | BMW 5-Series | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 113.6 in | -11.1 in |
| Length | 174.3 in | 191.2 in | -16.9 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 72.7 in | -1.5 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 58.7 in | 7.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3433 lb. | 3659 lb. | -226 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 37.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 57.3 in | -1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 41.5 in | -1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.6 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 57.2 in | -2.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 36.0 in | -0.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 17.6 ft3 | 6.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.0 ft3 | 17.6 | 5.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.1 ft3 | 58.3 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
| 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Well designed, nice sitting position, like a front seat. Lots of leg room. Seat is comfortable. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 5-Series
| 2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
best seats on the market today see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review |
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