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2008 Toyota Avalon and 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
| Model | Toyota Avalon | Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,893 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 5,009 mm | 4,796 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,849 mm | 1,941 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,486 mm | 1,732 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,585 kg | 2,137 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 85 L | -15 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,006 mm | 985 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 988 mm | -35 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,478 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 886 mm | -885 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 408 L | 909 L | -501 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 | 2,008 L | 12.4 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Avalon
| 2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
| 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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