2002 Hyundai XG vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Hyundai XG. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Hyundai XG would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2002 Hyundai XG. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2002 Hyundai XG. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 696 kg more than 2002 Hyundai XG. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Hyundai XG. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Hyundai XG. (230 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Hyundai XG.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Hyundai XG | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | XG | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2893 mm |
