2003 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 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, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (312 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (305 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 438 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Camaro.
Because 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. 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 Touareg (411 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. (376 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2011 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | 2011 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touareg | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 312 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1812 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 20.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |
