2009 Toyota Sienna vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2009 Toyota Sienna 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 3,455 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (266 HP) has 48 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (218 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (407 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Toyota Sienna | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Sienna | Touareg |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3455 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 218 HP |
Torque | 332 Nm | 407 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |