| Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Jeep Commander | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
4.7L V8 OHC-2v 305 hp@5000 334 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 109.5 in | 4.4 in |
| Length | 188.8 in | 188.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Width | 76.4 in | 74.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 68.2 in | 71.9 in | -3.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4711 lb. | 5047 lb. | -336 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 20.5 gal. | 2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 42.1 in | -2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 59.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.6 in | -55.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.7 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 40.2 in | -1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 58.5 in | -1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.0 in | -54 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 36.1 in | -1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.7 in | -35.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.4 in | -50.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 47.4 in | -47.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.9 in | -28.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 106.7 in (over 3 rows) | -30.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 6.0 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.1 | 36.4 ft3 | -4.3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 68.7 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Jeep Commander.