Volkswagen Tiguan (2010) vs. BMW X3 (2009) Specs

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2010 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2009 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2010	2009
Model	Volkswagen Tiguan	BMW X3
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6600 225 lb-ft@2750
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,604 mm	2,797 mm	0 mm
Length	4,427 mm	4,564 mm	0 mm
Width	1,808 mm	1,854 mm	0 mm
Height	1,684 mm	1,676 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,647 kg	1,845 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	64 L	67 L	-3 L
Headroom, Row 1	993 mm	968 mm	25 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,427 mm	1,417 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,019 mm	1,021 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	991 mm	960 mm	31 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,392 mm	1,407 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	909 mm	909 mm	0 mm
Total Legroom	1,928 mm (over 2 rows)	1,930 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	674 L	850 L	-176 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	651 L	30.0	621 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,589 L	2,010 L	-1 L

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

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