Audi A4 (2017) vs. Volkswagen Touareg (2012) Specs

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2017 Audi A4 and 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Specifications

Model Year	2017	2012
Model	Audi A4	Volkswagen Touareg
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5000 273 lb-ft@1600	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.0 in	113.9 in	-2.9 in
Length	186.1 in	188.8 in	-2.7 in
Width	72.5 in	76.4 in	-3.9 in
Height	56.2 in	68.2 in	-12 in
Curb Weight	3626 lb.	4711 lb.	-1085 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	22.5 gal.	-5.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	39.6 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	59.8 in	-3.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	41.4 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.4 in	38.9 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.5 in	56.7 in	-2.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.7 in	34.9 in	0.8 in
Total Legroom	77 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	0.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.0 ft³	32.1 ft³	-19.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.0 ft³	70.9 ft³	-57.9 ft³

2017 Audi A4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2017	Before the 2009 model year redesign, the Audi A4's back seat was too tight for adults of more than average size, and marginal even for these. With the 2017 the back seat has grown yet again. Not only this, but the cushion is higher off the floor than in previous A4s or in competitors, such that it's now the most comfortable in the class. This said, the rear doors could open more widely, such that I struggled to get a decent photo of the rear seat. Since its 2014 model year redesign the Lexus IS has had a passably roomy rear seat, but it can't match the Audi's for comfort. see full Audi A4 review

2017 Audi A4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Pressed to come up with another con, I might offer the front seats. There's nothing bad about them. There's just nothing outstanding about them, either. Those in the sport-trim Lexus provide more lateral support and feel more comfortable to me. (With seats personal impressions are bound to vary, so definitely evaluate them yourself.) see full Audi A4 review

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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

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