2006 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (380 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Sequoia. (273 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1144 kg more than 2006 Toyota Sequoia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Sequoia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (576 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Sequoia. (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Toyota Sequoia | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Sequoia | Touareg |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4671 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 273 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 426 Nm | 576 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 2329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |