2002 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2012 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2012 Lotus Elise is newer by 10 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, 2012 Lotus Elise (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. (216 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1288 kg more than 2012 Lotus Elise.
Because 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lotus Elise. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Elise. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Volkswagen Touareg | 2012 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Lotus |
| Model | Touareg | Elise |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2214 kg | 926 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 44 L |
