2008 GMC Envoy vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2008 GMC Envoy and 2008 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Envoy (300 HP) has 100 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Envoy weights approximately 185 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 GMC Envoy (436 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
2008 GMC Envoy | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
Model | Envoy | Touareg |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 200 HP |
Torque | 436 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 100 L |