Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | BMW 5-Series | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 113.6 in | -11.1 in |
Length | 174.5 in | 191.2 in | -16.7 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 72.7 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 65.6 in | 58.7 in | 6.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3393 lb. | 3659 lb. | -266 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 | 55.0 in | 57.2 in | -2.2 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, Maximum | 56.1 ft3 | 58.3 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Based on the specs, the Tiguan suffers from insufficient dimensions. It's 3.6 inches less lengthy than the Escape, and as a result has an inch less legroom. And the Ford falls near the bottom of the segment in this spec. In the real world, though, the Tiguan's rear seat feels roomier and more comfortable than the Escape's and in the ballpark with the class leaders. A relatively large seat bottom is high enough off the floor to provide adults with thigh support. The rear seat back is more comfortably shaped than the compact crossover norm, and reclines. One nit: hard plastic isn't the most comfortable surface for a rear armrest. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2013 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 |
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 |