Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | BMW 5-Series | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,893 mm | 2,885 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,796 mm | 4,856 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,941 mm | 1,847 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,732 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,137 kg | 1,660 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 70 L | 15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,519 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 955 mm | 33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,440 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 886 mm | 914 mm | -28 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 909 L | 498 L | 411 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,008 L | 1,651 L | 1 L |
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 |
2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |