2006 Hummer H1 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2006 Hummer H1 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 6,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Hummer H1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (309 HP) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Hummer H1. (300 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2006 Hummer H1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hummer H1 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg.
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, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hummer H1. (705 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hummer H1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hummer H1 | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Hummer | Volkswagen |
| Model | H1 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6604 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 309 HP |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2904 kg | 2524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 195 L | 100 L |
