2009 Audi R8 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi R8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi R8 would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (518 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 557 kg more than 2009 Audi R8.
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, 2009 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2009 Audi R8 has manual transmission. 2009 Audi R8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi R8 | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | R8 | Touareg |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5204 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2137 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |