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Volkswagen Touareg (2011) vs. BMW 5-Series (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg and 2012 BMW 5-Series specs.

2011 Volkswagen Touareg and 2012 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2011 2012  
Model Volkswagen Touareg BMW 5-Series  
Engine supercharged
3.0L V6 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
279 kW@5500
580 Nm@1000
turbocharged
3.0L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
250 kW@5800
407 Nm@1300
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD RWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,893 mm 2,969 mm 0 mm
Length 4,796 mm 4,905 mm 0 mm
Width 1,941 mm 1,859 mm 0 mm
Height 1,732 mm 1,463 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,329 kg 1,980 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 85 L 70 L 15 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,006 mm 1,029 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,519 mm 1,481 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,052 mm 1,052 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 988 mm 973 mm 15 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,440 mm 1,427 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 886 mm 917 mm -31 mm
Total Legroom 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 909 L 521 L 388 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,008 L 18.4 -16.4 L

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2011 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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