2001 Vauxhall Zafira vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Vauxhall Zafira would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. (189 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1004 kg more than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (600 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2001 Vauxhall Zafira has manual transmission. 2001 Vauxhall Zafira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Vauxhall Zafira | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Volkswagen |
| Model | Zafira | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2544 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2860 mm |
