2007 Acura TL vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TL (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 806 kg more than 2007 Acura TL.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Acura TL. 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 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura TL. (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Acura TL | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Acura | Volkswagen |
Model | TL | Touareg |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 258 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |