2006 Maserati Coupe vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Maserati Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Maserati Coupe would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Coupe (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 686 kg more than 2006 Maserati Coupe.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Maserati Coupe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Maserati Coupe. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Maserati Coupe. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2006 Maserati Coupe has manual transmission. 2006 Maserati Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati Coupe | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Maserati | Volkswagen |
| Model | Coupe | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 100 L |
