2007 Mazda 3 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2007 Mazda 3 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 198 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 3. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 996 kg more than 2007 Mazda 3. 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 Mazda 3. 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 3. (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 3. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda 3 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Mazda 3 | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
Model | 3 | Touareg |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 4172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 100 L |