2008 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2008 Volkswagen Fox
To start off, both 2008 Volkswagen Touareg and 2008 Volkswagen Fox were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (350 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Fox. (54 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Fox.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Fox. 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 (1,153 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1047 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Fox. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Fox. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Fox has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Fox will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | 2008 Volkswagen Fox | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Touareg | Fox |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4921 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 1153 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2470 mm |
