Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Nissan 350Z | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 104.3 in | 9.6 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 169.8 in | 19 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 71.5 in | 4.9 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 52.1 in | 16.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4711 lb. | 3339 lb. | 1372 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.2 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 53.6 in | 6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.6 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 42.6 in (over 1 rows) | 33.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 6.8 ft3 | 25.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 6.8 ft3 | 64.1 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2008 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
lots of room in front seats see full Nissan 350Z review |
2008 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It was a two seater, and I enjoy driving with people around. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
very cramped, not designed for very long rides. Not for tall people. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
NO rear seat, limited hatch space see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There was no rear seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There are no rear seats in this vehicle. Was considering a 2 seater, but wife was not impressed so obtaining approval from that quarter would have been difficult. see full Nissan 350Z review |