2007 Chevrolet Uplander 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 Chevrolet Uplander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Uplander would be higher. At 3,884 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Uplander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Uplander. (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Uplander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Uplander weights approximately 223 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chevrolet Uplander. 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 (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Uplander. (325 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Uplander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Uplander | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Uplander | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3884 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 100 L |
