2004 Audi A6 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 6 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. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A6 (265 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 611 kg more than 2004 Audi A6.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A6. (350 Nm). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | A6 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2671 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
