2007 Audi A6 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi A6 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Audi A6. (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 257 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.
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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A6. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | A6 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3123 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
