2008 Toyota Yaris vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1292 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Because 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Yaris. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Yaris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Toyota Yaris | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Yaris | Touareg |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 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 | 121 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 91.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1024 kg | 2316 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 100 L |