2004 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP) has 45 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (237 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 186 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Range Rover. (441 Nm). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Range Rover | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Range Rover | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 237 HP |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.8: 1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2442 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
