2002 Tata Safari vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Tata Safari would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (309 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2002 Tata Safari. (136 HP @ 5530 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2002 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 484 kg more than 2002 Tata Safari. 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, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 569 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Tata Safari. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2002 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2002 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Tata Safari | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Tata | Volkswagen |
| Model | Safari | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
