2006 Peugeot 307 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 Peugeot 307. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Peugeot 307 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 307. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1376 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.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Peugeot 307. 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 402 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 307. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
| Model | 307 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |
