2006 Peugeot 307 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2006 Peugeot 307 and 2006 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 307. (88 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 90 kg more than 2006 Peugeot 307. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 307. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Peugeot 307 | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
Model | 307 | Touareg |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1228 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |