2002 Infiniti G20 vs. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2002 Infiniti G20 and 2002 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (216 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2002 Infiniti G20. (144 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2002 Infiniti G20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 871 kg more than 2002 Infiniti G20. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Infiniti G20. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (310 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Infiniti G20. (185 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Infiniti G20. 2002 Infiniti G20 has automatic transmission and 2002 Volkswagen Touareg has manual transmission. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Infiniti G20 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Infiniti G20 | 2002 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Infiniti | Volkswagen |
Model | G20 | Touareg |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 144 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1343 kg | 2214 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |