2009 Audi A6 vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Audi A6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (342 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (306 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 860 kg more than 2009 Audi A6.
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, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (243 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A6 | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | A6 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3129 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.7 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1540 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
