2005 Saturn LW vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2005 Saturn LW 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 3,188 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2005 Saturn LW. (135 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 Saturn LW. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 831 kg more than 2005 Saturn LW. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Saturn LW. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn LW. (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn LW. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2005 Saturn LW has manual transmission. 2005 Saturn LW will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Saturn LW | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Saturn | Volkswagen |
| Model | LW | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 3188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 2229 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 100 L |
