2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (305 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor. (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 465 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (411 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor. (346 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
| Model | Endeavor | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3828 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 20.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 100 L |
