Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Jeep Liberty | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.8L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 160 hp@3800 295 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 4.9L V10 Diesel OHC-2v 310 hp@3750 553 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | 4WD w/low range | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 112.4 in | -8.1 in |
Length | 174.4 in | 187.2 in | -12.8 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 75.9 in | -4.3 in |
Height | 71.9 in | 68.0 in | 3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4306 lb. | 5924 lb. | -1618 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -5.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.7 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 57.7 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 0.0 in | 57 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.3 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 42.1 in | 38.3 in | 3.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 57.4 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.4 in | 0.0 in | 47.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 35.6 in | 1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.0 ft3 | 31.0 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 69.0 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
2006 Jeep Liberty Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 160hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Fits our kids. see full Jeep Liberty review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
fullypowered front seat. gives you perfect control over your position as a driver see full Jeep Liberty review |
2007 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The front seats in a Touareg are on par with the best seats from Mercedes and BMW. My back hates driving long distances, but you can drive this car till your eyes are crossed. Your butt and back never tire from these seats. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |