2008 Toyota Camry vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 2650 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Camry. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 866 kg more than 2008 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Camry. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Camry | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Camry | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2362 cc | 3597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1384 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
