Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Volvo S60 | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@1950 |
4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 350 hp@6800 324 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 112.4 in | -5.5 in |
Length | 180.2 in | 187.2 in | -7 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 75.9 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 56.2 in | 68.0 in | -11.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3693 lb. | 5300 lb. | -1607 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -8.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.7 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 57.7 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.0 in | 0.0 in | 49 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.3 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 38.3 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 57.4 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 35.6 in | -2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 31.0 ft3 | -17.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -57.1 ft3 |
2007 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 177hp 2.0L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
one word? SUPER. one time drove 15 hours, couple of rest stops, futher nothing the mather. see full Volvo S60 review |
2007 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough rear seat legroom for a car in this class. see full Volvo S60 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.