2005 Audi RS6 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi RS6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi RS6 would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi RS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi RS6 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 272 kg more than 2005 Audi RS6.
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 Audi RS6 (580 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi RS6 | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | RS6 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0: 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 100 L |
