2004 Oldsmobile Alero 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 Oldsmobile Alero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Oldsmobile Alero would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP) has 110 more horse power than 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. (170 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 927 kg more than 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. 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 (360 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. (271 Nm). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Oldsmobile Alero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Oldsmobile Alero | 2010 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Volkswagen |
| Model | Alero | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 280 HP |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 100 L |
