Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@4000 406 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3600 455 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 114.8 in | -0.9 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 189.1 in | -0.3 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 75.2 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 70.7 in | -2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4974 lb. | 5038 lb. | -64 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.9 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 58.5 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.3 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.5 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 58.4 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 38.4 in | -3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 36.2 ft3 | -4.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
2013 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 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
No more back or leg pain on long trips. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |