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Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.9L V10 Diesel OHC-2v 310 hp@3750 553 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3400 400 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 126.6 in | -14.2 in |
Length | 187.2 in | 203.1 in | -15.9 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 77.1 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 65.4 in | 2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 5825 lb. | 5225 lb. | 600 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.8 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 60.3 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 39.8 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 40.4 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 59.6 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.2 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -31.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.0 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.0 | 42.2 ft3 | -11.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -14 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.