2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Mobilio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Mobilio would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 996 kg more than 2003 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Mobilio | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mobilio | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1732 mm |
