2003 Audi A6 vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2003 Audi A6 and 2003 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,671 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Audi A6 (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 499 kg more than 2003 Audi A6.
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, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Audi A6. (339 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Audi A6 | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | A6 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2671 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 2304 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
