2007 Dodge Charger 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 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 5,653 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Charger (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (328 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Charger weights approximately 13 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. 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 (580 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Charger. (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Charger | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
Model | Charger | Touareg |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5653 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 580 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |