2003 Audi A8 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Audi A8 would be higher. At 3,936 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Audi A8. (276 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2003 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 257 kg more than 2003 Audi A8. 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, 2003 Audi A8 (650 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Audi A8 | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | A8 | Touareg |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3936 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2137 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |