2004 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2010 Audi Q7
To start off, 2010 Audi Q7 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2010 Audi Q7. (225 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi Q7 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg.
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 Audi Q7 (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. 2010 Audi Q7 has automatic transmission and 2004 Volkswagen Touareg has manual transmission. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Audi Q7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | 2010 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Audi |
| Model | Touareg | Q7 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 2500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3002 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
