2006 Honda CR-V vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (350 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V.
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, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (1,153 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 813 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda CR-V has manual transmission. 2006 Honda CR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda CR-V | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | CR-V | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 1153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2860 mm |
