2004 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2004 Toyota 4Runner 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 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota 4Runner (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (220 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 343 kg more than 2004 Toyota 4Runner.
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 Toyota 4Runner (382 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (310 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Toyota 4Runner | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | 4Runner | Touareg |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 382 Nm | 310 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1964 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 100 L |