2001 Mazda B2500 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mazda B2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mazda B2500 would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2001 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 572 kg more than 2001 Mazda B2500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda B2500. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda B2500. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2001 Mazda B2500 has manual transmission. 2001 Mazda B2500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda B2500 | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | B2500 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2860 mm |
