2007 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2011 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 4 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 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. (310 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 692 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin Rapide.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Aston Martin Rapide. 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 (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin Rapide. (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin Rapide.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | 2011 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Aston Martin |
| Model | Touareg | Rapide |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4920 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2642 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1359 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |
