2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2004 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (150 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1137 kg more than 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (600 Nm) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (224 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volkswagen |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2425 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 2544 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 22.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 100 L |
