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Volkswagen Touareg (2012) vs. BMW 3-Series (2016) Specs

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2012 Volkswagen Touareg and 2016 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2012 2016  
Model Volkswagen Touareg BMW 3-Series  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
225 hp@3750
407 lb-ft@1750
turbocharged
2.0L I4 Diesel
DOHC-4v
180 hp@4000
280 lb-ft@1750
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 113.9 in 110.6 in 3.3 in
Length 188.8 in 182.0 in 6.8 in
Width 76.4 in 71.3 in 5.1 in
Height 68.2 in 56.3 in 11.9 in
Curb Weight 4974 lb. 3885 lb. 1089 lb.
Fuel Capacity 22.5 gal. 15.8 gal. 6.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 40.4 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.8 in 55.1 in 4.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 42.0 in -0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.9 in 38.3 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.7 in 55.1 in 1.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.9 in 35.0 in -0.1 in
Total Legroom 76.3 in (over 2 rows) 77 in (over 2 rows) -0.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 32.1 ft3 17.5 ft3 14.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 70.9 ft3 53.0 ft3 17.9 ft3

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2012 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
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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
 

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