2008 Mitsubishi Grandis vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis. (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 137 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
| Model | Grandis | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2376 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.0: 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 100 L |
