Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Nissan Xterra | |
Engine | 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 350 hp@6800 324 lb-ft@3500 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 261 hp@5600 284 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | 4WD, part-time w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 106.3 in | 6.1 in |
Length | 187.2 in | 178.7 in | 8.5 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 72.8 in | 3.1 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 74.9 in | -6.9 in |
Curb Weight | 5300 lb. | 4376 lb. | 924 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.9 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 58.3 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.9 in | -55.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.4 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.3 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 58.3 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 46.1 in | -46.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 34.4 in | 1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.0 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | -4.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 65.7 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Nissan Xterra.