2007 Hyundai Azera vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Azera 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 42 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Azera. (264 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Azera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 571 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Azera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Hyundai Azera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Azera. (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Azera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Azera | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | Azera | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |
