2005 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2005 Audi A6 and 2005 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (309 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Audi A6. (247 HP @ 1800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 864 kg more than 2005 Audi A6. 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, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A6. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A6 | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | A6 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2671 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.2 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
