2001 Acura CL vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura CL would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (309 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2001 Acura CL. (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 944 kg more than 2001 Acura CL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Acura CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Acura CL | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Acura | Volkswagen |
Model | CL | Touareg |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4921 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 100 L |