Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Chrysler Town & Country | |
Engine | 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 350 hp@6800 324 lb-ft@3500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 121.2 in | -8.8 in |
Length | 187.2 in | 202.5 in | -15.3 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 78.7 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 67.9 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 5300 lb. | 4652 lb. | 648 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 6.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.8 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 63.7 in | -6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.4 in | -58.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.7 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.3 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 64.1 in | -6.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 65.0 in | -65 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.5 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.7 in | -48.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.7 in | -32.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | -33 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.0 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.0 | 83.3 ft3 | -52.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -72.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.
2011 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good driving position, comfortable seat, good views out the windows. Easy reach to shifter, radio, heater, easy steering wheel control buttons. Quiet at highway speeds. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |