Volkswagen Touareg (2011) vs. Audi A8 / S8 (2014) Specs

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2011 Volkswagen Touareg and 2014 Audi A8 / S8 Specifications

Model Year	2011	2014
Model	Volkswagen Touareg	Audi A8 / S8
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 225 hp@3750 407 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3550 406 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.9 in	122.9 in	-9 in
Length	188.8 in	207.4 in	-18.6 in
Width	76.4 in	76.7 in	-0.3 in
Height	68.2 in	57.9 in	10.3 in
Curb Weight	4974 lb.	4564 lb.	410 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.5 gal.	23.8 gal.	-1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	37.2 in	2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.8 in	59.1 in	0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.4 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.9 in	39.1 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.7 in	57.8 in	-1.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.9 in	42.9 in	-8 in
Total Legroom	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	84.3 in (over 2 rows)	-8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.1 ft³	13.2 ft³	18.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	70.9 ft³	13.2 ft³	57.7 ft³

2011 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

2014 Audi A8 / S8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The A8's seats can be adjusted just about every way its possible to adjust a seat. While they do provide proper support, they're firm and don't mold themselves to the human form, at least not mine. They are very good seats, but those in the Jaguar are better and those in the BMW are best of all, both more supportive and more luxurious. see full Audi A8 / S8 review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Audi A8 / S8.

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