2004 Holden Zafira vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Holden Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Holden Zafira would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (310 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2004 Holden Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Holden Zafira weights approximately 298 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg.
Because 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Holden Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 547 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Holden Zafira | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Holden | Volkswagen |
Model | Zafira | Touareg |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 4921 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1162 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2860 mm |