Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Chevrolet Traverse | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 118.9 in | -5 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 205.0 in | -16.2 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 78.4 in | -2 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 70.4 in | -2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4711 lb. | 5066 lb. | -355 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 22.0 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.4 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 62.0 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.1 in | -59.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.3 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.4 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 61.3 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.8 in | -57.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 36.8 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | -35 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | 7.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.1 | 68.8 ft3 | -36.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 116.4 ft3 | -45.5 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse.