Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6200 359 Nm@3200 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 203 kW@6250 365 Nm@4250 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,893 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,796 mm | 4,920 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,941 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,732 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,137 kg | 1,609 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 70 L | 15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,519 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,400 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 947 mm | 41 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,440 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,420 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 886 mm | 965 mm | -79 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 909 L | 470 L | 439 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,008 L | 16.6 | -14.6 L |
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 |