2005 Toyota Crown vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Crown. (220 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Crown weights approximately 439 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Crown. (294 Nm). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Crown | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Crown | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 280 HP |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |
