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2012 Chevrolet Tahoe
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2012 Chevrolet Tahoe
MSRP $46,360 - $71,990
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2012 Volkswagen Touareg
MSRP $48,875 - $63,685
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas/Ethanol V8 Gas/Electric V8
Gas V6 Turbocharged Diesel V6
Displacement
5.3L/327 6.0L/366
3.6L/219 3.0L/181
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Direct Injection
Horsepower
320 hp @ 5400 rpm 332 hp @ 5100 rpm
280 hp @ 6200 rpm 225 hp @ 3500-4000 rpm
Torque
335 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 367 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm
265 ft-lb @ 2500-5000 rpm 406 ft-lb @ 1750-2250 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission, 6-speed, electronic automatic with overdrive Steering wheel, leather wrapped -inc: brake/transmission shift interlock Tow/haul, cooler, transmission, auxiliary -inc: HD air-to-oil transmission oil cooler Transmission, 4-speed, electronic variable automatic Combination cooler, transmission, electronic
6-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic, sport mode & OD
Fuel
Fuel
Flex Fuel Flex/Electric
Gasoline Diesel
Fuel Consumption: City
10.1 - 14.4 L/100 km
11.2 - 12.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
8.4 - 9.5 L/100 km
6.8 - 8.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
8.4 - 14.4 L/100 km
6.8 - 12.3 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
98.0 L
100.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5 - 9
5
Front Head Room
1,044 mm
1,006 mm
Front Leg Room
1,049 mm
1,052 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,659 mm
1,519 mm
Rear Head Room
996 mm
988 mm
Rear Leg Room
991 mm
932 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,659 mm
1,440 mm
Third Row Head Room
963 mm
N/A
Third Row Leg Room
650 mm
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
1567 mm
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to First Row
3084 L
1812 L
Cargo Volume to Second Row
1708 L
909 L
Cargo Volume to Third Row
479 L
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,946 mm
2,893 mm
Length, Overall
N/A
4,796 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
2,007 mm
1,941 mm
Height, Overall
1,953 mm
1,732 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
201 mm
Base Curb Weight
N/A
2,332 kg
Front Tire Size
P275/55R20 P265/65R18 P265/70R17 P265/60R17
P275/45R20 P255/55R18 P265/50R19
Rear Tire Size
P275/55R20 P265/65R18 P265/70R17 P265/60R17
P275/45R20 P255/55R18 P265/50R19
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Standard
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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