Model Year | 2011 | 2020 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 109.4 in | 4.5 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 189.0 in | -0.2 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 74.4 in | 2 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 66.5 in | 1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4711 lb. | 4211 lb. | 500 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 18.8 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.5 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 59.1 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.2 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.3 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 58.0 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.4 in | -56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 39.4 in | -4.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.4 in | -41.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.7 in | -31.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 112.3 in (over 3 rows) | -36 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 20.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.1 | 38.0 ft3 | -5.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | -2.1 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 |
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