Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,893 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,796 mm | 4,765 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,941 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,732 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,137 kg | 2,204 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 80 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,519 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,410 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 1,013 mm | 987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,440 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,463 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 886 mm | 869 mm | 17 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 932 mm | -932 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,450 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,118 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 714 mm | -714 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,659 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 909 L | 467 L | 442 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.1 | 1,393 L | 31.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,008 L | 2,243 L | 0 L |
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 |
2006 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Rear seat is cramped. I would gladly give up the third row seat, for more room for the rear (2nd row) seats. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Rear seating is small for long hauls, and seats WAY too hard see full Nissan Pathfinder review |