2007 Audi A6 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2007 Audi A6 and 2007 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2007 Audi A6. (178 HP @ 3300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 981 kg more than 2007 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A6. (380 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A6 | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | A6 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2698 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
