Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Chrysler Aspen | |
Engine | supercharged 3.0L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 380 hp@5500 428 lb-ft@1000 |
5.7L V8 Hybrid OHV-2v 345 hp@5300 380 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed 2-mode automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 119.2 in | -5.3 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 200.8 in | -12 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 76.0 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 74.3 in | -6.1 in |
Curb Weight | 5135 lb. | 5546 lb. | -411 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 27.0 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.8 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 59.4 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.8 in | -58.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.4 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.3 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 59.6 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.2 in | -57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 37.4 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.2 in | -39.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 58.9 in | -58.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.0 in | -48 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.5 in | -34.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 113.3 in (over 3 rows) | -37 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 19.0 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.1 | 67.3 ft3 | -35.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 102.4 ft3 | -31.5 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 |
2009 Chrysler Aspen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Plenty of room for 6 footers see full Chrysler Aspen review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 303-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
Its equipped with two captains chairs and a console for passenegers. Plenty of room all around and easy exit and entry. see full Chrysler Aspen review |