Model Year | 2013 | 2007 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Nissan Murano | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 245 hp@5800 246 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 111.2 in | 2.7 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 187.6 in | 1.2 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 74.0 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 66.5 in | 1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4711 lb. | 3983 lb. | 728 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 21.7 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.7 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 59.6 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.2 in | -56.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.4 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.7 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 59.1 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.6 in | -56.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 36.1 in | -1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 32.6 ft3 | -0.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 81.6 ft3 | -10.7 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 |
2007 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Feels more expensive and luxurious, like a Jaguar see full Nissan Murano review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
It is large enough to comfortably seat three people, plus still having a large capacity trunk. see full Nissan Murano review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Perfect for a taller person; longer seat bottom gives better support; 8 way seat lets one get just the right position. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Even I can ride in the back seat. Not something that I can do in a lot of cars. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Can fit 4 150lb persons easy. Plenty of room to move around with 3 any size! see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Lots of stretch out space. Not cramped. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Foot room not cramped. Lots of stretch room. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Plenty of room for an adult to stretch out and the reclining rear seats make it that much nicer. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Room for 4 regular size! need to say more! see full Nissan Murano review |
2007 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
I had a Camaro once, and the seats would have been better suited to that, rather than a crossover to take to work and back. The lumbar hurt, no matter where I set it. see full Nissan Murano review |