2002 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2013 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2013 Honda Odyssey is newer by 11 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 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (308 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2013 Honda Odyssey. (245 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 555 kg more than 2013 Honda Odyssey. 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 2013 Honda Odyssey. 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 (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Volkswagen Touareg | 2013 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
| Model | Touareg | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4921 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 308 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2524 kg | 1969 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5152 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2011 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.6 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
