Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 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 | 109.8 in | 4.1 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 193.7 in | -4.9 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 72.4 in | 4 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 57.9 in | 10.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4711 lb. | 3547 lb. | 1164 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.4 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 57.3 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.5 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.3 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 56.5 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.9 in | -55.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 38.0 in | -3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | -4.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 54.3 ft3 |
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 |
2011 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review |