2003 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2008 Tata Safari
To start off, 2008 Tata Safari is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2008 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 480 kg more than 2008 Tata Safari. 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 (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | 2008 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Tata |
| Model | Touareg | Safari |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |
