2015 Land Rover LR4 vs 2015 Volkswagen Touareg

2015 Land Rover LR4

2015 Volkswagen Touareg

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4WD 4-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
LR4 4WD 4-Door	15	19	$45,864	$50,400
LR4 4WD 4-Door HSE	15	19	$45,864	$50,400
LR4 4WD 4-Door LUX	15	19	$45,864	$50,400

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4-Door TDI Executive

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Touareg 4-Door TDI Executive	20	29	$59,153	$62,200
Touareg 4-Door TDI Lux	20	29	$53,893	$56,670
Touareg 4-Door TDI Sport w/Technology	20	29	$49,684	$52,245
Touareg 4-Door V6 Executive	17	23	$55,825	$58,700
Touareg 4-Door V6 Hybrid	20	24	$63,713	$66,995
Touareg 4-Door V6 Lux	17	23	$50,564	$53,170
Touareg 4-Door V6 Sport	17	23	$42,515	$44,705
Touareg 4-Door V6 Sport w/Technology	17	23	$46,356	$48,745

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$45,864

$59,153

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$50,400

$62,200

Monthly Payment Estimate

$840 / month

$1037 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Land Rover LR4 is one of the few true SUVs left on the market; you'll value that if you're willing to trade off a little on-road nimbleness for uncompromised trail ability and top-notch interior comfort.

The 2015 Volkswagen Touareg is expensive and fancy for a VW, but less expensive than some comparable luxury-SUV options.

TCC Likes

Capable and tough off-road
Excellent comfort and driving position
Full-sized second row

Quiet cabin
Luxury-level interior
Refined driving feel

TCC Dislikes

Handles like an SUV (and it is one)
Still quite thirsty
Small third-row seats

Hybrid doesn't make sense next to TDI
Few high-tech options
Luxury price, mainstream brand

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

19 mpg

29 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Third Shoulder Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

42.4

38.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.7

Front Head Room (in)

40.4

39.6

Third Leg Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.2

59.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

37.6

36.7

Third Head Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

41.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

63.2

65.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.3

Length, Overall (in)

190.1

188.8

Height, Overall (in)

74.1

68.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.5

Wheelbase (in)

113.6

113.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.4

76.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

45.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

87.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

43.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

44.5

32.1

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

48.6

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

41.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

72.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

44.5

32.1

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.8

26.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.6

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/55VR19

P275/45HR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/55VR19

P275/45HR20

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

772

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

772

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

7716

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

7716

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

7716

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

7143

6305

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

20 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

20 X 9

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Diesel Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

332 @ 3500

406 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

3.0 L/181

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

340 @ 6500

240 @ 3400

Engine Oil Cooler

Regular Duty

None

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

Transfer Case Model

None

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.82

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.44

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.70

4.97

Trans PTO Access

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.10

1.86

Trans Type

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.69

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.29

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

4.07

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.13

2.84

Summary

Vehicle Name

Land Rover LR4

Volkswagen Touareg

Body Code

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MOTION

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

4090

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

3197

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.27

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.27

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

11.0 (Est)

9.0 (Est)

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

220

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

450

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

450

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