2007 Peugeot 307 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Peugeot 307. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Peugeot 307 would be higher. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 2650 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 307. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 954 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 307. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 307. (200 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Peugeot 307 | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
| Model | 307 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |
