2005 Mitsubishi Grandis vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (221 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis. (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 312 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis. (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis.
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2005 Mitsubishi Grandis | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
Model | Grandis | Touareg |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2343 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 501 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 91.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2312 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 100 L |