Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | BMW X5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 225 hp@3750 407 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 Diesel DOHC-4v 265 hp@4200 425 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 115.5 in | -1.6 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 191.1 in | -2.3 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 76.1 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 69.5 in | -1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4974 lb. | 5291 lb. | -317 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.3 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 60.0 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.0 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.0 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 58.0 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 36.6 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | -0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 | 25 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.1 | 21.9 ft3 | 10.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 61.8 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 |
2012 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 BMW X5.