2008 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon is newer by 5 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Yukon (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 459 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, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Yukon. (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Volkswagen | GMC |
| Model | Touareg | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2312 kg | 2771 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 93 L |
