2009 Lamborghini Gallardo vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo (552 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. (222 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 810 kg more than 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo.
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 Lamborghini Gallardo (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo has manual transmission. 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Lamborghini Gallardo | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Lamborghini | Volkswagen |
Model | Gallardo | Touareg |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5204 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 2316 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.7 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |