2003 Toyota Tundra vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Tundra. (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 536 kg more than 2003 Toyota Tundra. 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Tundra. (298 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Tundra. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Tundra has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Tundra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Toyota Tundra | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Tundra | Touareg |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3400 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 2893 mm |