1999 Honda HR-V vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (305 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1999 Honda HR-V. (104 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1999 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (411 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda HR-V. (136 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda HR-V. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda HR-V has manual transmission. 1999 Honda HR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda HR-V | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | HR-V | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 100 L |
