2000 Infiniti QX4 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 Infiniti QX4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Infiniti QX4 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Infiniti QX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Infiniti QX4 (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Infiniti QX4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 296 kg more than 2000 Infiniti QX4.
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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Infiniti QX4. (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Infiniti QX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Infiniti QX4 | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Infiniti | Volkswagen |
| Model | QX4 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2893 mm |
