2009 Audi A6 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi A6 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (329 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (328 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 585 kg more than 2009 Audi A6.
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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (580 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (421 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | A6 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.5 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
