2008 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2013 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sienna 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 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (277 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Sienna. (262 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 350 kg more than 2013 Toyota Sienna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Toyota Sienna. 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 (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | 2013 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
| Model | Touareg | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3597 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.6 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1985 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 79 L |
