Volvo XC70 (2006) vs. Volkswagen Touareg (2012) Specs

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2006 Volvo XC70 and 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Specifications

Model Year	2006	2012
Model	Volvo XC70	Volkswagen Touareg
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 208 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.8 in	113.9 in	-5.1 in
Length	186.3 in	188.8 in	-2.5 in
Width	73.2 in	76.4 in	-3.2 in
Height	61.5 in	68.2 in	-6.7 in
Curb Weight	3669 lb.	4711 lb.	-1042 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	22.5 gal.	-4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	39.6 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	59.8 in	-3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.0 in	0.0 in	55 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.6 in	41.4 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.9 in	38.9 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.9 in	56.7 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.8 in	0.0 in	54.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.2 in	34.9 in	0.3 in
Total Legroom	77.8 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	1.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	37.4 ft³	32.1 ft³	5.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	71.4 ft³	70.9 ft³	0.5 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Volvo XC70.

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

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