2003 Honda City vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda City would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (309 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2003 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1465 kg more than 2003 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 629 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda City. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda City has manual transmission. 2003 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda City | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | City | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1341 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |
