2007 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2006 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Aygo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Aygo would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (351 HP) has 298 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Aygo. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1360 kg more than 2006 Toyota Aygo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Aygo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (439 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Aygo. (132 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Aygo. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Aygo has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Aygo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | 2006 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
| Model | Touareg | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 351 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 439 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 15.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 35 L |
