2007 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2010 Toyota Camry

To start off, 2010 Toyota Camry is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Camry. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 770 kg more than 2010 Toyota Camry. 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 2010 Toyota Camry. 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 (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Camry. (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Camry. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2010 Toyota Camry has manual transmission. 2010 Toyota Camry 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 2010 Toyota Camry
Make Volkswagen Toyota
Model Touareg Camry
Year Released 2007 2010
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3597 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 276 HP 169 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 360 Nm 226 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4100 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2250 kg 1480 kg
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1821 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1471 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2776 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 70 L


 

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