2006 GMC Yukon vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 GMC Yukon would be higher. At 5,964 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Yukon (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg.
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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Yukon. (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Yukon.
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2006 GMC Yukon | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
Model | Yukon | Touareg |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5964 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 509 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.8: 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4795 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 100 L |