2003 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2011 Audi Q5
To start off, 2011 Audi Q5 is newer by 8 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 95 more horse power than 2011 Audi Q5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi Q5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 545 kg more than 2011 Audi Q5. 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, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi Q5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi Q5. 2011 Audi Q5 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. 2011 Audi Q5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | 2011 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Audi |
| Model | Touareg | Q5 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
