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2012 Volkswagen Touareg and 2011 Hyundai Sonata Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Hyundai Sonata | |
| Engine | supercharged 3.0L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 380 hp@5500 428 lb-ft@1000 |
2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 166 hp@6000 154 lb-ft@4250 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 110.0 in | 3.9 in |
| Length | 188.8 in | 189.8 in | -1 in |
| Width | 76.4 in | 72.2 in | 4.2 in |
| Height | 68.2 in | 57.9 in | 10.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 5135 lb. | 3457 lb. | 1678 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 57.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 45.5 in | -4.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 56.7 in | 0 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.9 in | -54.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 34.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 54.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata
| 2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Big enough for 6 feet 2 inch man. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have the Limited with leather heated seats. They are not as comfortable as expected. The seat bolsters are a little tight for my back side. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
uncomfortable - back pain see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Although adequate, long drives with more than two people in the car would be cramped. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
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