2007 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 5 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. (361 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touareg | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3597 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 117 L |
