2006 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. (309 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1192 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tundra. (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Volkswagen Touareg | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
Model | Touareg | Tundra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4921 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2524 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |