2003 Pontiac Aztek 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 Pontiac Aztek. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Pontiac Aztek would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2003 Pontiac Aztek. (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2003 Pontiac Aztek. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 307 kg more than 2003 Pontiac Aztek. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Pontiac Aztek. (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Pontiac Aztek.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Pontiac Aztek | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Aztek | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 12.0: 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 100 L |
