2007 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Porsche Cayenne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Porsche Cayenne would be higher. At 3,189 cc, 2007 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (328 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2007 Porsche Cayenne. (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Porsche Cayenne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 25 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg.
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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (580 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Cayenne. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Cayenne. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2007 Porsche Cayenne has manual transmission. 2007 Porsche Cayenne will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Porsche Cayenne | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cayenne | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 3000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
