2003 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2003 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2003 Volkswagen Touareg and 2003 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Golf (238 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 662 kg more than 2003 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | 2003 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Touareg | Golf |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 3196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.9 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 62 L |
