Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Volvo V50 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6200 359 Nm@3200 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 169 kW@5000 320 Nm@1500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,893 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,796 mm | 4,521 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,941 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,732 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,137 kg | 1,607 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 60 L | 25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 988 mm | -987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,519 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,364 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 968 mm | 20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,440 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,288 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 886 mm | 874 mm | 12 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 909 L | 776 L | 133 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,008 L | 1,781 L | 1 L |
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 |