2002 Kia Retona vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Kia Retona 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 132 more horse power than 2002 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 440 kg more than 2002 Kia Retona. 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 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Kia Retona | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
Model | Retona | Touareg |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1872 kg | 2312 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2860 mm |