2000 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 5,964 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (328 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. (283 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 38 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (580 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe has manual transmission. 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tahoe | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5964 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2292 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2893 mm |
