2000 Audi Allroad vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Audi Allroad. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Audi Allroad would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi Allroad (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi Allroad should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 426 kg more than 2000 Audi Allroad.
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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi Allroad. (320 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi Allroad.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Audi Allroad | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | Allroad | Touareg |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2671 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |