2009 Lincoln MKZ 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 Lincoln MKZ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lincoln MKZ would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Lincoln MKZ. (261 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2009 Lincoln MKZ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln MKZ weights approximately 218 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Lincoln MKZ. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lincoln MKZ. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lincoln MKZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lincoln MKZ | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Lincoln | Volkswagen |
| Model | MKZ | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 12.0: 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 100 L |
