Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Toyota Sienna | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 119.3 in | -5.4 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 200.0 in | -11.2 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 77.4 in | -1 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 68.9 in | -0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4711 lb. | 4398 lb. | 313 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 42.0 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 63.8 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.4 in | -58.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.9 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 40.2 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 64.9 in | -8.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 67.5 in | -67.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 39.6 in | -4.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.1 in | -38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.1 in | -61.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.8 in | -51.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.5 in | -39.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 122 in (over 3 rows) | -45.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 | -11.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.1 | 94.5 ft3 | -62.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 148.9 ft3 | -78 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 |
2010 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 |
2010 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Sienna LE that I have has full power driver seat which proves to bereally goodfor my back pain. see full Toyota Sienna review |