2006 Isuzu I-280 vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2006 Isuzu I-280 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (305 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2006 Isuzu I-280. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2006 Isuzu I-280.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (411 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Isuzu I-280. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Isuzu I-280.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Isuzu I-280 | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Isuzu | Volkswagen |
| Model | I-280 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 4172 cc |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 20.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 100 L |
