Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Volvo V50 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 103.9 in | 10 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 178.0 in | 10.8 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 69.7 in | 6.7 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 57.4 in | 10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4711 lb. | 3543 lb. | 1168 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.9 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 55.2 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.6 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.1 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 54.1 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.7 in | -50.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 34.4 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | 8 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 |
2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |