2004 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2010 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC90 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) has 121 more horse power than 2010 Volvo XC90. (185 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 95 kg more than 2010 Volvo XC90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo XC90. (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | 2010 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
| Model | Touareg | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 185 HP |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4808 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
