2003 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 880 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2011 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. 2011 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
| Model | Touareg | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
