Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Sienna | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700 |
4.2L V8 DOHC-5v 310 hp@6200 302 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.3 in | 112.4 in | 6.9 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 187.2 in | 13 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 75.9 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 68.0 in | 0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4585 lb. | 5300 lb. | -715 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -6.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 38.7 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.0 in | 57.7 in | 7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 0.0 in | 58.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 41.3 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 38.3 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.6 in | 57.4 in | 7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.1 in | 0.0 in | 66.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 35.6 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 0.0 in | 38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.1 in | 0.0 in | 61.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.3 in | 0.0 in | 50.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
Total Legroom | 114.4 in (over 3 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 37.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 39.1 ft3 | 31.0 ft3 | 8.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.1 ft3 | 31.0 | 56.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 150.0 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | 79 ft3 |
2011 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great for hauling mom and dad, two boys, their stuff, great grandma, the dog, and more stuff! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not cramped against the dashboard to keep the kids from kicking the seats! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2010 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Sienna LE that I have has full power driver seat which proves to bereally goodfor my back pain. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2006 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 |