2007 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 6 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 105 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Outback. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 694 kg more than 2013 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Outback. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Subaru |
| Model | Touareg | Outback |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3597 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2740 mm |
