2009 Audi RS6 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Audi RS6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,991 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi RS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi RS6 (572 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. (306 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 228 kg more than 2009 Audi RS6.
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, 2009 Audi RS6 (650 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi RS6 | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | RS6 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4991 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 572 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
