2009 Pontiac Solstice 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 Pontiac Solstice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Pontiac Solstice 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 (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 927 kg more than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. 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 (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac Solstice.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Pontiac Solstice | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Pontiac | Volkswagen |
Model | Solstice | Touareg |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2382 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 16.8: 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4795 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 100 L |