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2008 Toyota Avalon and 2013 Volkswagen Touareg Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
| 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 | 111.0 in | 113.9 in | -2.9 in |
| Length | 197.2 in | 188.8 in | 8.4 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 76.4 in | -3.6 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 68.2 in | -9.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 4711 lb. | -1216 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.6 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 59.8 in | -0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.4 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.9 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 56.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 0.0 in | 56.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 34.9 in | 6 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 5.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | -17.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -56.5 ft3 |
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 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
| 2013 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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