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 165 kW@3750 552 Nm@1750	turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 177 kW@3550 550 Nm@1750
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,893 mm	3,122 mm	-1 mm
Length	4,796 mm	5,268 mm	-1 mm
Width	1,941 mm	1,948 mm	0 mm
Height	1,732 mm	1,471 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	2,256 kg	2,070 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	85 L	90 L	-5 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,006 mm	945 mm	-944 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,519 mm	1,501 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,052 mm	1,052 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	988 mm	993 mm	-5 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,440 mm	1,468 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	886 mm	1,090 mm	885 mm
Total Legroom	1,938 mm (over 2 rows)	2,141 mm (over 2 rows)	-1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	909 L	374 L	535 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	2,008 L	13.2	-11.2 L

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

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