2008 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 3 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. (277 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 422 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Land Rover |
| Model | Touareg | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3597 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 2672 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 104 L |
