2004 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (130 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 992 kg more than 2004 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (176 Nm). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Corolla | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corolla | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1803 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0: 1 |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.5 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |
