2008 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2010 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. 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 120 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover LR2. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover LR2.
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 836 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | 2010 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Land Rover |
| Model | Touareg | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4921 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 1153 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4498 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2659 mm |
