2007 Chrysler 300 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2007 Chrysler 300 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 56 more horse power than 2007 Chrysler 300. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 551 kg more than 2007 Chrysler 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chrysler 300. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chrysler 300 | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Chrysler | Volkswagen |
Model | 300 | Touareg |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3517 cc | 4172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |