2009 Toyota Highlander vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2009 Toyota Highlander 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 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (344 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Highlander. (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 918 kg more than 2009 Toyota Highlander. 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 Toyota Highlander. 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 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Highlander. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Toyota Highlander | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Highlander | Touareg |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3456 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 344 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 100 L |