Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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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 | 112.6 in | 1.3 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 197.1 in | -8.3 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 78.9 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 70.4 in | -2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4711 lb. | 4731 lb. | -20 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.6 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 61.3 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.3 in | -57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.6 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 40.5 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 61.0 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 39.8 in | -4.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -37.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | 11.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.1 | 43.8 ft3 | -11.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -9.8 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 |
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