Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Ford Expedition | |
Engine | 4.2L V8 DOHC-5v 310 hp@6200 302 lb-ft@3000 |
5.4L V8 OHC-3v 300 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 119.0 in | -6.6 in |
Length | 187.2 in | 206.5 in | -19.3 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 78.8 in | -2.9 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 77.2 in | -9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 5300 lb. | 5578 lb. | -278 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.6 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 63.2 in | -5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 60.2 in | -60.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.1 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.8 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 63.7 in | -6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 59.9 in | -59.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 39.1 in | -3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.9 in | -51.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.2 in | -50.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.7 in | -37.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | -41 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.0 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.0 | 55.0 ft3 | -24 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 108.3 ft3 | -37.3 ft3 |
2006 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The front seats in a Touareg are on par with the best seats from Mercedes and BMW. My back hates driving long distances, but you can drive this car till your eyes are crossed. Your butt and back never tire from these seats. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |
2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review |
2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review |