Model Year | 2013 | 2018 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6000 171 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 120.6 in | -6.7 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 189.7 in | -0.9 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 72.2 in | 4.2 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 72.0 in | -3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4711 lb. | 3979 lb. | 732 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 6.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 46.9 in | -7.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 57.7 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.3 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 45.1 in | -6.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 58.5 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.5 in | -58.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 37.6 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.3 in | -41.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 47.0 in | -47 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | -36.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.1 | 58.9 ft3 | -26.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 104.2 ft3 | -33.3 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 |
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