2008 Toyota Corolla vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2008 Toyota Corolla 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1214 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Corolla | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corolla | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 222 HP |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.3 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 2312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |
