2005 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (283 HP) has 61 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. (222 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 128 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. (441 Nm). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Range Rover | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Range Rover | Touareg |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4392 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 222 HP |
Torque | 441 Nm | 500 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 2312 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |