2007 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (350 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. (220 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (1,153 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 876 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. (277 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
| Model | Outlander | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 1153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2860 mm |
