Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 320 hp@5300 340 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 130.0 in | -16.1 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 221.3 in | -32.5 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 79.1 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 76.6 in | -8.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4711 lb. | 5863 lb. | -1152 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 31.0 gal. | -8.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 41.1 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 65.3 in | -5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 64.4 in | -64.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.3 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 40.0 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 65.2 in | -8.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 62.3 in | -62.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 39.1 in | -4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | -4.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 45.5 ft3 | -13.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 101.1 ft3 | -30.2 ft3 |
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 |
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
The interior is basically a Tahoe and even with 5 people, the truck is comfortable. Rear AC and headphone jacks help too. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |
2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of room for 3 adults, even with a tall adult in the middle seat. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |