2004 Toyota Mega Cruiser vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Mega Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Mega Cruiser would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (153 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Mega Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 594 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Mega Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Mega Cruiser | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mega Cruiser | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2850 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2290 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 100 L |
