Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | |
Engine | supercharged 3.0L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 380 hp@5500 428 lb-ft@1000 |
3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 275 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 124.6 in | -10.7 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 206.5 in | -17.7 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 73.7 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 58.0 in | 10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 5135 lb. | 4630 lb. | 505 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.8 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 59.1 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.9 in | -59.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.9 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.5 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 58.7 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 59.4 in | -59.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 42.3 in | -7.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 84.2 in (over 2 rows) | -7.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 54.5 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.