2009 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (328 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. 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 (580 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. (167 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
| Model | Outlander | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2397 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |
