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2012 Volkswagen Touareg and 2008 Toyota Avalon Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Toyota Avalon | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 111.0 in | 2.9 in |
| Length | 188.8 in | 197.2 in | -8.4 in |
| Width | 76.4 in | 72.8 in | 3.6 in |
| Height | 68.2 in | 58.5 in | 9.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4711 lb. | 3495 lb. | 1216 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 59.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.8 in | -55.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 58.2 in | -1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.2 in | -56.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 40.9 in | -6 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -5.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Avalon
| 2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |
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