Model Year | 2016 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Toyota 4Runner | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5600 278 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 109.8 in | 4.1 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 189.9 in | -1.1 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 75.8 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 71.5 in | -3.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4696 lb. | 4805 lb. | -109 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 24.0 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.3 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 57.8 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.5 in | -56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.7 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.6 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 57.8 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.7 in | -55.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 32.9 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.3 in | -34.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.7 in | -57.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.3 in | -43.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.3 in | -29.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 103.9 in (over 3 rows) | -27.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 9.0 ft3 | 23.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.1 | 46.3 ft3 | -14.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 88.8 ft3 | -17.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg.
2011 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Not wide enough for circumferentially challenged bodies. Bottom cushion too narrow, confined bolsters, not long enough under thighs. see full Toyota 4Runner review |