2003 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2003 Chevrolet S-10
To start off, both 2003 Volkswagen Touareg and 2003 Chevrolet S-10 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet S-10. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet S-10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 740 kg more than 2003 Chevrolet S-10. 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 Volkswagen Touareg (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet S-10. (190 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet S-10. 2003 Chevrolet S-10 has automatic transmission and 2003 Volkswagen Touareg has manual transmission. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Chevrolet S-10 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | 2003 Chevrolet S-10 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touareg | S-10 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3130 mm |
