2007 Toyota Sequoia 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 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (309 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Sequoia. (274 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1295 kg more than 2007 Toyota Sequoia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Sequoia. (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Toyota Sequoia | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Sequoia | Touareg |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 4921 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 274 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 426 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95.5 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |