2002 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2010 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2010 Subaru Outback is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. 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 46 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Outback. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 597 kg more than 2010 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Outback. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Volkswagen Touareg | 2010 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Subaru |
| Model | Touareg | Outback |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2214 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
