2009 Lancia Musa vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2009 Lancia Musa and 2009 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2009 Lancia Musa. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2009 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 957 kg more than 2009 Lancia Musa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Lancia Musa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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 Volkswagen Touareg (265 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lancia Musa. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lancia Musa. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2009 Lancia Musa has manual transmission. 2009 Lancia Musa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lancia Musa | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
Model | Musa | Touareg |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 3597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 100 L |