Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 109.3 in | 4.6 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 192.8 in | -4 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 73.2 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 56.5 in | 11.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4711 lb. | 3471 lb. | 1240 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.4 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 56.7 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.2 in | -54.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 45.0 in | -3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 36.7 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 55.7 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.5 in | -53.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 34.2 in | 0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.2 in (over 2 rows) | -2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 17.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 56.6 ft3 |
2011 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 |
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