2008 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2010 Renault Duster
To start off, 2010 Renault Duster 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 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP) has 172 more horse power than 2010 Renault Duster. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 31 kg more than 2010 Renault Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Duster. (177 Nm). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Duster. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2010 Renault Duster has manual transmission. 2010 Renault Duster 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 | 2010 Renault Duster | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Renault |
| Model | Touareg | Duster |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3595 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1231 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2673 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
