2007 Audi R8 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Audi R8 is newer by 1 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 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi R8 (414 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 664 kg more than 2007 Audi R8.
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 Audi R8 (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi R8 | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | R8 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 301 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 2229 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |
