2000 Mazda Familia vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg

To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1581 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mazda Familia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2000 Mazda Familia has manual transmission. 2000 Mazda Familia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Mazda Familia 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
Make Mazda Volkswagen
Model Familia Touareg
Year Released 2000 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 3000 cc
Engine Type dual-disk rotary V
Horse Power 106 HP 225 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 134 Nm 550 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1750 RPM
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 825 kg 2406 kg
Vehicle Length 3840 mm 4755 mm
Vehicle Width 1490 mm 1928 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1727 mm
Wheelbase Size 2270 mm 2855 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 100 L


 

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