2008 SsangYong Stavic vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 SsangYong Stavic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 SsangYong Stavic would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 372 kg more than 2008 SsangYong Stavic.
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, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Stavic. (312 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Stavic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 SsangYong Stavic | 2010 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | SsangYong | Volkswagen |
| Model | Stavic | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 225 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2034 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
