Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Toyota Sienna | |
Engine | 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 350 hp@6800 324 lb-ft@3500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 119.3 in | -6.9 in |
Length | 187.2 in | 200.2 in | -13 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 78.1 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 68.9 in | -0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 5300 lb. | 4380 lb. | 920 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 6.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 41.0 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 65.0 in | -7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.6 in | -58.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.5 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.7 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 64.6 in | -7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 66.1 in | -66.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 37.6 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.1 in | -61.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.3 in | -50.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 114.4 in (over 3 rows) | -37.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.0 ft3 | 39.1 ft3 | -8.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.0 | 87.1 ft3 | -56.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 150.0 ft3 | -79 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.
2012 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great for hauling mom and dad, two boys, their stuff, great grandma, the dog, and more stuff! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not cramped against the dashboard to keep the kids from kicking the seats! see full Toyota Sienna review |