Volkswagen Touareg (2012) vs. Volvo S80 (2006) Specs

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2012 Volkswagen Touareg and 2006 Volvo S80 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2006
Model	Volkswagen Touareg	Volvo S80
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 208 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.9 in	109.9 in	4 in
Length	188.8 in	190.9 in	-2.1 in
Width	76.4 in	72.1 in	4.3 in
Height	68.2 in	57.2 in	11 in
Curb Weight	4711 lb.	3691 lb.	1020 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.5 gal.	21.1 gal.	1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	38.9 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.8 in	58.0 in	1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.3 in	-55.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	42.2 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.9 in	37.6 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.7 in	56.9 in	-0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.6 in	-55.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.9 in	35.9 in	-1 in
Total Legroom	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	-1.8 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

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

2006 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Excellent lumbar support and almost infinate power adjustments help my probelms with episodic low back pain. see full Volvo S80 review
2007	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The front seats are like sitting in a lazy boy. So comfortable on long trips and just a dream to drive. see full Volvo S80 review

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