2004 GMC Envoy vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2004 GMC Envoy 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 GMC Envoy. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Envoy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 240 kg more than 2004 GMC Envoy. 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, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Envoy. (374 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Envoy. 2004 GMC Envoy has automatic transmission and 2004 Volkswagen Touareg has manual transmission. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 GMC Envoy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Envoy | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Envoy | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4160 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 100 L |
