2006 Mitsubishi Raider 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 Mitsubishi Raider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mitsubishi Raider would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Raider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider (230 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Raider. (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Raider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Raider | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
| Model | Raider | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 100 L |
