2006 Rover 75 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Rover 75 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Rover 75 (256 HP) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. (222 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Rover 75. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Rover 75. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Rover 75 | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | 75 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 222 HP |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 100 L |
