Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Jeep Patriot | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6000 165 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 103.7 in | 10.2 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 173.8 in | 15 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 69.2 in | 7.2 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 65.5 in | 2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4711 lb. | 3293 lb. | 1418 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 13.6 gal. | 8.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 41.0 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 54.3 in | 5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.3 in | -52.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.6 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.9 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 54.0 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.0 in | -51 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 39.4 in | -4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -3.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 23.0 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 53.5 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2014 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are uncomfortable. They are both crooked, leaning to the side, so you need a pillow to isolate your back from the side bolster on one side that digs into your back. The head restraints push your neck forward and are not removable for adjustment. The driver's seat could use a height adjuster ( apparently available as an option on some models ). see full Jeep Patriot review |