Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Hyundai Tucson | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 103.5 in | 8.9 in |
Length | 187.2 in | 170.3 in | 16.9 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 70.7 in | 5.2 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 66.1 in | 1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 5168 lb. | 3240 lb. | 1928 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 11.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.3 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 56.6 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.4 in | -52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.1 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 38.8 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 56.3 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.2 in | -51.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 37.2 in | -1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.0 ft3 | 22.7 ft3 | 8.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 65.5 ft3 | 5.5 ft3 |
2007 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The front seats in a Touareg are on par with the best seats from Mercedes and BMW. My back hates driving long distances, but you can drive this car till your eyes are crossed. Your butt and back never tire from these seats. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |
2006 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of leg room. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats for long drives, with plenty of room for me, at 6 ft 4 in tall. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2005 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD |
Nice and roomy, legs not cramped and seats are reasonably supportive. Not so good for lumbar support see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2006 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear leg room is non existant. My wife and I have an empty nest for the most part it is only the two of us. see full Hyundai Tucson review |