Volkswagen Touareg (2013) vs. Toyota Prius v (2012) Specs

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2013 Volkswagen Touareg and 2012 Toyota Prius v Specifications

Model Year	2013	2012
Model	Volkswagen Touareg	Toyota Prius v
Engine	supercharged 3.0L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 380 hp@5500 428 lb-ft@1000	1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	CVT
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.9 in	109.4 in	4.5 in
Length	188.8 in	181.7 in	7.1 in
Width	76.4 in	69.9 in	6.5 in
Height	68.2 in	62.0 in	6.2 in
Curb Weight	5135 lb.	3274 lb.	1861 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.5 gal.	11.9 gal.	10.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	39.6 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.8 in	55.9 in	3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.5 in	-53.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.3 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.9 in	38.6 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.7 in	55.2 in	1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.5 in	-53.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.9 in	35.9 in	-1 in
Total Legroom	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	-0.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.1 ft³	34.3 ft³	-2.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	70.9 ft³	67.3 ft³	3.6 ft³

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

2012 Toyota Prius v Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Wagon 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	I am just over 6 ft. and spouse at 5ft 4. The seat can be raised plus forward and back. It fit us both well. see full Toyota Prius v review
2012	4dr Wagon 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Comfortable rear seating. Very roomy. see full Toyota Prius v review

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