2003 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2011 Chevrolet HHR
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet HHR 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 151 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet HHR. (155 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet HHR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 969 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet HHR. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet HHR. 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 (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet HHR. (203 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet HHR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | 2011 Chevrolet HHR | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touareg | HHR |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1603 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2629 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 61 L |
