2009 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2009 Hyundai Atos
To start off, both 2009 Volkswagen Touareg and 2009 Hyundai Atos 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 286 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1192 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Atos. 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 Hyundai Atos. 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 357 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Atos. (83 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Atos.
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2009 Volkswagen Touareg | 2009 Hyundai Atos | |
Make | Volkswagen | Hyundai |
Model | Touareg | Atos |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5450 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 16.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1058 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 35 L |