Model Year | 2016 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@4000 406 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3800 398 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 | 126.6 in | -12.7 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 203.0 in | -14.2 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 75.7 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 65.4 in | 2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4919 lb. | 4939 lb. | -20 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 60.3 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 39.8 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 40.4 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 59.6 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 36.2 in | -1.3 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 | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -32.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 16.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.1 | 42.2 ft3 | -10.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -14.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg.
2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very roomie see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |