2003 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 10 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (306 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (305 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 56 kg more than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. 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 2013 Toyota Tundra. 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (411 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
| Model | Touareg | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 2306 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.6 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 20.3 L/100km | 14.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
