2006 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 876 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. 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, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (600 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Tucson | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tucson | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1668 kg | 2544 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 22.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 100 L |
