2008 Toyota Condor vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg

To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 564 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.

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, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (195 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Toyota Condor 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
Make Toyota Volkswagen
Model Condor Touareg
Year Released 2008 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2436 cc 3189 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 217 HP
Torque 195 Nm 305 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 95 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 95.9 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1646 kg 2210 kg
Vehicle Length 5020 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Height 1770 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 100 L


 

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