Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | BMW 1-Series | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 104.7 in | 7.7 in |
Length | 187.2 in | 171.7 in | 15.5 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 68.8 in | 7.1 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 56.0 in | 12 in |
Curb Weight | 5168 lb. | 3252 lb. | 1916 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 12.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 37.9 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 54.0 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.4 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.1 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 53.4 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 32.0 in | 3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 3.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.0 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 21 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 61 ft3 |
2007 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The front seats in a Touareg are on par with the best seats from Mercedes and BMW. My back hates driving long distances, but you can drive this car till your eyes are crossed. Your butt and back never tire from these seats. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |
2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review |
2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review |