2004 Audi A6 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Audi A6 would be higher. Both 2004 Audi A6 and 2007 Volkswagen Touareg are equipped with a 4,172 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Audi A6. (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 486 kg more than 2004 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A6. (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A6 | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | A6 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 100 L |
