Volkswagen Tiguan (2013) vs. BMW X3 (2014) Specs

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2013 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2014 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2013	2014
Model	Volkswagen Tiguan	BMW X3
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5000 260 lb-ft@1250
Transmission	6-speed manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.5 in	110.6 in	-8.1 in
Length	174.5 in	183.0 in	-8.5 in
Width	71.2 in	74.1 in	-2.9 in
Height	65.6 in	65.4 in	0.2 in
Curb Weight	3393 lb.	4112 lb.	-719 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.8 gal.	17.7 gal.	-0.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	40.7 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	57.3 in	-1.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.1 in	39.9 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	39.1 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.0 in	56.0 in	-1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	36.8 in	-1 in
Total Legroom	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	-0.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	27.6 ft³	-3.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.1 ft³	63.3 ft³	-7.2 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

2014 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Thanks partly to power-adjustable side bolsters, the X3's optional sport seats are both supportive and comfortable. They're firm where you want them to be firm, yet (unlike those in the Audi and Mercedes-Benz) cushy where you want them to be cushy. The Volvo XC60's seats are also very comfortable, but can't quite match the BMW's lateral support. You sit substantially higher than in a BMW sedan, both relative to the ground and to the instrument panel. The windshield is more distant than in the original X3, making the current one seem considerably larger, but it remains more upright than in most recently designed crossovers. The forward visibility many people buy a crossover to get can be gotten here. Rear seat legroom increased by an inch with the 2011 redesign, and is now competitive. A couple of adults will fit, so there's no compelling functional reason to step up to the X5 unless you require tall people to be comfortable back there. see full BMW X3 review

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