2002 Peugeot 307 vs. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2002 Peugeot 307 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 142 more horse power than 2002 Peugeot 307. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2002 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1074 kg more than 2002 Peugeot 307. 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 Peugeot 307. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Peugeot 307. (120 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Peugeot 307 | 2002 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
Model | 307 | Touareg |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 3189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 95.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 2214 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |