2006 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Spark and 2006 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 479 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. 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, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Spark.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Spark | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Spark | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2229 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 100 L |
