Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Ford Five Hundred | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 112.9 in | 1 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 200.7 in | -11.9 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 74.5 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 60.1 in | 8.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4711 lb. | 3814 lb. | 897 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.4 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 57.8 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.2 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.6 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 57.6 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.6 in | -53.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 41.9 in | -7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | -6.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 49.7 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 |
2007 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |