Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 113.9 in | 12.7 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 188.8 in | 14.2 in |
Width | 75.7 in | 76.4 in | -0.7 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 68.2 in | -2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4829 lb. | 4696 lb. | 133 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 22.5 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 59.8 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.4 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 38.9 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 56.7 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 34.9 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.8 in | 0.0 in | 52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 0.0 in | 32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 32.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | -16.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 32.1 | 10.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 |
2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very roomie see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg.