Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Ford Expedition | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
5.4L V8 OHC-2v 310 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 119.0 in | -5.1 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 206.5 in | -17.7 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 78.8 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 77.2 in | -9 in |
Curb Weight | 4711 lb. | 5805 lb. | -1094 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.6 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 63.2 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 60.2 in | -60.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.1 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.8 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 63.7 in | -7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 59.9 in | -59.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 39.1 in | -4.2 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 | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | -41.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.1 | 55.0 ft3 | -22.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 108.3 ft3 | -37.4 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 Ford Expedition.