Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | BMW 1-Series | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 104.7 in | 9.2 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 171.7 in | 17.1 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 68.8 in | 7.6 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 56.0 in | 12.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4711 lb. | 3252 lb. | 1459 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 8.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.9 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 54.0 in | 5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.4 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.1 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 53.4 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 32.0 in | 2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 22.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 60.9 ft3 |
2011 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. 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 |